Category Management Principal

Water Corporation
Western Australia
Full time
3 days ago

About the role

We have a 12-month fixed term opportunity for a Principal - Category Management to lead and develop strategic procurement initiatives, within our high-value, complex Operations and Maintenance Category. Based in Leederville and reporting to the Manager – Strategic Procurement, this role plays a key part in driving business savings, optimising spend and delivering commercial value across the organisation.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

This strategic role at Water Corporation focuses on applying category management principles to maximize commercial value, mitigate risk, and enhance safety in third-party contracting. You’ll lead supplier negotiations, develop sourcing strategies using market intelligence, and create detailed procurement plans that drive long-term cost efficiencies. Additionally, you’ll manage complex RFx processes and deliver strategic contracting projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk thresholds.

Your skills and experience

As an experienced procurement professional, you will be degree-qualified in a business-related discipline and bring substantial expertise in strategic sourcing and category management. You have a strong track record of leading complex procurement engagements, developing commercially sound sourcing strategies, and negotiating with major suppliers to deliver value.

Your ability to manage supplier performance and post-award contracts will be key in supporting large-scale, high-value arrangements. With experience in multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed organisations, you’re confident working across diverse teams to deliver practical, impactful outcomes for our community.

Ready to thrive as you shape WA’s water future? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications close Thursday 10 July 2025. 

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website

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