Procurement Category Manager

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to drive strategic procurement outcomes across a diverse and operationally complex airport environment.

This role is responsible for delivering value through strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier engagement—ensuring cost optimisation, compliance, and supply continuity across a broad range of operational categories including facilities, fleet, utilities, security, technology, and corporate services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute category strategies and sourcing plans that deliver commercial value and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement the annual procurement plan aligned with organisational priorities and budgets
•  Establish risk-based procurement priorities to optimise outcomes across the business
• Analyse spend data and develop “should-cost” models to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFPs, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation
• Manage and optimise supplier contracts, ensuring delivery against KPIs and SLAs
• Build and maintain collaborative supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Proactively manage supplier risks and support resolution of commercial issues
• Collaborate with internal teams including Operations, Facilities, IT, Legal, and Finance to understand needs and deliver procurement solutions
• Provide clear, practical procurement advice aligned to business objectives
• Deliver regular reporting and insights to senior leadership and the Board
• Support capability uplift through guidance and knowledge sharing across the business
• Maintain and enhance procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Manage procurement risk registers and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including Modern Slavery requirements
• Promote a strong safety and environmental culture across procurement activities
• Ensure procurement practices align with regulatory and quality standards
• Apply organisational policies to identify and respond to cyber security risks within the supply chain

About You

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Experience in a procurement, supply chain, or logistics environment, including leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated capability in contract negotiation, procurement governance, and value analysis
• Strong knowledge of purchasing and inventory management practices
• Experience working with procurement systems and using data to inform decisions
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and pass an AFP check
• Australian driver’s licence, or ability to obtain one

Desirable:

•   Experience in an asset-intensive or infrastructure environment
•   Formal qualifications in Procurement or Supply Chain
•   Membership with a professional body such as CIPS
•   Experience with ERP systems such as Infor or TechnologyOne

Why ADG?

Airport Development Group owns and operates key infrastructure across the Northern Territory, including airports, commercial buildings, and hospitality assets. With a strong investment pipeline and a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and connected Northern Australia, we are entering a period of exciting growth and transformation. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful driving energy strategy at the heart of an organisation that’s making a real difference in the Territory.

At ADG, we offer a supportive, inclusive, and energetic workplace, with a strong focus on professional development. You’ll benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, mentoring, and career growth pathways tailored to your ambitions. Our health and wellbeing program, yearly lifestyle allowance, and salary sacrificing options (including novated leasing and super contributions) are designed to support your overall wellbeing. We also offer additional leave entitlements for eligible employees and a workplace culture that values diversity, innovation, and impact.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.