The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
About the role
The Senior Category Manager is responsible for managing and/or sourcing goods and services State Purchase Contracts (SPC). SPCs are head contracts used by a broad range of Victorian government stakeholders and the role requires strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills as well as technical procurement and contract management capability.
About you
To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:
* Strong leadership skills and ability to create a positive workplace culture, foster initiative and develop team capability. Ability to represent the team in cross jurisdictional project teams, industry briefings and conferences and other relevant platforms.
* Recognised procurement professional with extensive experience leading the sourcing process for high value and complex goods and services contracts to deliver excellent commercial outcomes.
* Extensive experience in the development and implementation of category strategies for complex categories and the management of significant contracts including maintaining effective supplier relationships, undertaking commercial analysis to support decision making, management of risk and maximising value for money outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience in planning and executing high value and complex commercial negotiations using a variety of techniques to deliver optimal commercial and contractual outcomes that realise sustainable value for both the buyer and the supplier organisations.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and build collaborative and effective relationships to deliver outstanding procurement outcomes.
* High level analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to deliver innovative solutions to resolve complex problems.
For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. All applications should include:
* a resume; and
* a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)
In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Policy, Victorian Public Service employees are required to apply via the JSE for primary consideration access.
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
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