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Category Manager - Corporate Services

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Woolworths Supermarkets

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Australia , Norway? Surry Hills

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Employment contract

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Job Description:

In this full time, permanent role as the Category Manager for Corporate Services, you will Partner with senior stakeholders across Legal, Finance, People & Operations as a trusted commercial advisor and drive innovation and transformation in how the business engages suppliers, delivering value beyond cost.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop & Execute Strategies: Lead the E2E sourcing lifecycle, from spend analysis and RFx creation to complex contract negotiations and award decisions
  • Drive Commercial Value: Deliver on annual productivity targets through cost avoidance, working capital benefits, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Advanced Governance: Manage contract compliance and supplier performance, ensuring all parties meet contractual SLAs and KPIs while adhering to Group policies
  • Innovate & Scan: Actively scan the global landscape for proactive solutions that enhance our competitive edge and bring value to our internal business units
  • Stakeholder Partnership: Build collaborative relationships with Legal, Finance, and Risk teams to gather specifications and evaluate sophisticated market solutions

Requirements:

  • 5–7+ years in Procurement or Category Management, with deep experience in Professional Services, Workforce/Labour, or Insurance categories
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of negotiating favourable terms and competitive pricing for $m+ portfolios
  • A sound understanding of contract law, commercial risk, and complex sourcing models like MSP, BPO, and panel management
  • Proficiency in spend analysis, strategic cost modeling, and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, CLM systems)
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and presentation capabilities, with the ability to tell a story through data
  • Experience in large, complex organisations if preferred
  • Experience managing consulting panels, recruitment panels, or insurance programs would be highly beneficial

Nice to have:

  • Experience in large, complex organisations
  • Experience managing consulting panels, recruitment panels, or insurance programs
What we offer:
  • Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week
  • A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
  • Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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