INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR CATEGORY SPECIALIST

Personnel Area: Organisational Services  

Branch: Strategic Procurement Office

Salary Range: (Band 7) AUD $123,340 to $134,848 per annum + 14% superannuation + benefits

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent full-time x 2

Location: Brisbane Square, flexibility to work from home 

Our Branch  

The Strategic Procurement Office (SPO) sources and manages contracts and Council's procurement of goods, services and works in a way that delivers the best outcomes for Brisbane. 

The Roles:

Two permanent opportunities are available for Senior Category Specialists. One position sits in the Construction and Operations team and will focus on the parks, gardens and quarry contracts. The other sits in the ICT team and will focus on the Security Management and Geospatial Information System (GIS) categories, along with other key council ICT contracts and technology suppliers.

Senior Category Specialists are responsible for leading and developing resources, providing expertise and strategic leadership in category management for high risk, high value contracts and strategic suppliers for specific assigned categories. We are looking for procurement professional who can think laterally and collaborate with internal customers to lead Council’s procurement processes. These are an exceptional opportunity to show your expertise in our complex organisation, working with a diverse range of stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in procurement practices at Council.

You will be responsible for a range of corporate procurement arrangements, involving all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, from strategy, planning, and sourcing, through contractor on-boarding, to ongoing supplier management and internal stakeholder support.

Key focus areas include: 

• collaboration with internal and external stakeholders with the ability to manage a high volume of work
• strategic sourcing including spend and financial analysis
• negotiation, formation and management of contracts and supplier agreements
• value chain optimisation analysis
• demand management, contract management and supplier relationship management
• input for procurement policy and procedures 

Benefits of working for Council include: 

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
•  generous leave provisions
• end of trip facilities
• competitive salary 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Please consider the full position description, tailor your cover letter, and resume to outline your suitability. Click on the 'I’m Interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and covering letter (of no more than one page addressing in your cover letter, which area you may wish to express interest in.

For more information:  Please call Jo Poloni Talent Partner on 07 31787 7783.

Closing Date: Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11:55pm 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

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