Deakin University | Senior Coordinator, Category Management
vor 3 Wochen
Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Other (Education & Training)
Full time
Flexible location offered in Geelong or Burwood campuses + hybrid work arrangements 2 x Full-time and continuing positions available - commencing from 24 February 2025 Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Position overview
The Senior Coordinator, Category Management is responsible for managing and optimising specific categories of goods and services and overseeing strategic supplier relationships to ensure the university's procurement processes are efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with institutional policies.
The Senior Coordinator will play a key role in developing category strategies, overseeing supplier performance, and supporting procurement initiatives to drive value across the university.
As a Senior Coordinator, Category Management you will:
Develop and implement strategic plans for assigned categories of goods and services.
Conduct market research and analysis including benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced value for the university.
Oversee and support vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts, managing performance, and resolving issues.
Ensure that vendors are meeting their contractual obligations and performance standards.
Ensure supplier contracts are compliant with university policies, legal requirements, and best practices.
Develop and maintain financial/cost control arrangements for contract liability, budget planning and forecasting for the complete contract lifecycle.
Analyse spend data, vendor performance metrics, and market trends to provide insights and recommendations.
Prepare and present reports on category performance, procurement activities, and vendor management to senior management.
To be successful, you'll have:
Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or Extensive experience and management expertise; or An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training Proven expertise in category management and vendor management, with a track record of developing and implementing successful strategies.
Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, financial modelling, and reporting.
Proficiency in procurement software and tools, as well as Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Here's how to apply:
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Williams (Director, Procurement Strategy and Enablement) on
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5 January 2025.
The university will be closed 23 December until 2 January 2025 and applications will be reviewed after this date.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact.
We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.
We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
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