Digital Procurement Category Manager

Overview of our role

Ready to make your mark? Join our Corporate & Digital team and lead the Technology category—shaping strategy, partnering across the business, and driving meaningful change.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic network of commercial and tech experts to design smart sourcing strategies, deliver impactful tenders, and elevate supplier relationships. You’ll own the full procurement lifecycle—from market engagement to contract and category management—while influencing both short- and long-term outcomes.

If you love connecting people, driving innovation, and creating value through strategic procurement, this is your moment to shine.

Culture & Benefits

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace designed to see you succeed in all areas of life:

• Jemena is among the first companies in Australia to be accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• flexible work arrangements, empowered to work your way & agile + additional leave benefits!
• primary & secondary parental leave & well-being and family support benefits
• numerous career development pathways + yearly financial support to upskill
• annual bonuses + generous $$$ employee referral program
• empowering you within a fun, diverse and inclusive culture
• group benefits galore for all employees!
• genuine focus on work / life balance
• reproductive leave benefits

A little about you

• You bring meaningful experience leading within IT, Technology, or Procurement, with a passion for sourcing, supplier partnerships, and category planning.
• You confidently craft and deliver IT sourcing strategies that align to business goals and future-ready technology landscapes.
• You have a strong grasp of IT trends, practices, and policies, and love staying ahead of what’s next.
• You build trusted relationships and shine in negotiations, tendering, and contract delivery, engaging stakeholders with influence and care.
• You’re a collaborative leader and strategic thinker, skilled in guiding cross-functional teams, driving performance, and delivering thoughtful, financially sound outcomes.

Qualifications / certifications & Skills

• Ideally you hold a relevant qualification in law, commerce, or a related field, and bring a thoughtful, well-rounded perspective (highly desirable)
• You enjoy connecting insights to real-world impact.
• You influence with confidence and empathy, leading meaningful commercial negotiations and building trust along the way.
• You think strategically and holistically, weaving together complex ideas into clear, actionable plans.
• You’re a collaborative, customer-focused problem solver who brings analytical thinking, creativity, and calm confidence to navigating challenges.

Who we are

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 4000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical(dependent on role type), reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

Apply today, you belong here