Digital Procurement Category Manager (Melbourne)

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 & Advantages
- Jemena is a certified family‑friendly workplace accredited as Family Inclusive Workplace.
- Flexible work arrangements and additional leave benefits.
- Primary & secondary parental leave and well‑being and family support benefits.
- Numerous career development pathways and yearly financial support to upskill.
- Annual bonuses and generous employee referral program.
- Inclusive culture that empowers employees.
- Group benefits for all employees.
- Focus on work‑life balance.
- Reproductive leave benefits. A Little About You
- Meaningful experience leading within IT, Technology, or Procurement, passion for sourcing, supplier partnerships, and category planning.
- Confidently craft and deliver IT sourcing strategies that align to business goals and future‑ready technology landscapes.
- Strong grasp of IT trends, practices, and policies, and love staying ahead of what’s next.
- Build trusted relationships, negotiate, tender and contract deliver, engaging stakeholders with influence and care.
- Collaborative leader and strategic thinker, skilled in guiding cross‑functional teams, driving performance, and delivering thoughtful, financially sound outcomes. Qualifications / Certifications & Skills
- Relevant qualification in law, commerce, or related field (highly desirable).
- Ability to connect insights to real‑world impact.
- Influence with confidence and empathy, leading commercial negotiations and building trust.
- Strategic and holistic thinker, weaving complex ideas into clear, actionable plans.
- Collaborative, customer‑focused problem solver with analytical thinking, creativity, and calm confidence. Who We Are Jemena is an Australian energy company owning and operating more than $12.4 billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia, supplying millions of households and businesses. Our group has over 4,000 team members who consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve. We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences and encourage applications from First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Adjustments can be provided during recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rv0iq