Category Lead

*Drive smarter procurement at Banyule Council through

analysis, insight, strategy and influence*

Banyule

City Council is seeking a Category Lead to establish the category function and

drive strategic outcomes across key spend areas.

This newly

created role plays a critical part in shaping category strategy, market insight

and sourcing direction, enabling better commercial decisions across the organization.

Working

• closely with the Senior Procurement Coordinator, you will bridge strategy and
• delivery, ensuring procurement activity is informed, prioritized, and aligned
• to Banyule City Councils values
• *Why
• you'll love this role and what you'll be doing:*

You'll partner with procurement colleagues, Finance and

business leaders to identify opportunities early, guide informed decisions and

strengthen procurement capability across Council. You will also provide

leadership and coaching to the Sustainable Procurement Officer. You'll:

Lead

the foundational development for category planning and strategy

development across priority spend areas

Provide

market intelligence, demand analysis and commercial insight

Identify

value opportunities including savings, risk reduction and service

improvement

Develop

structured sourcing briefs to guide procurement delivery

Provide

guidance to the Sustainable Procurement Officer to ensure sustainability

is integrated within key strategic categories.

Support

procurement pipeline planning and early engagement with stakeholders

Partner

broadly across Council to improve procurement outcomes

This role is part of Banyule's Leadership Network – you'll have

opportunities to grow your skills and experience of leadership and develop your

skills as an organisational leader beyond your role-based expertise

What you'll bring/what we are looking for

We are looking for a commercially astute and collaborative

procurement professional who can turn complex data and market insights into

clear, practical strategies. You will be a confident influencer and trusted

adviser who brings people with you, challenges conventional thinking and is

motivated by delivering sustainable value for Council and our community. To

succeed in this role, you will have:

1.

Tertiary qualifications in business, finance,

procurement, supply chain, commerce or a related discipline. Or have lesser

qualifications and extensive experience in a senior category management role.

2.

Strong commercial, negotiation and contract

management skills,

3.

Proven ability to deliver strategic sourcing

outcomes through effective market analysis, planning, and structured

procurement processes.

4.

Excellent communication and influencing

skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and manage

complex interactions with clarity and professionalism.

5.

Strong analytical capability and high

• attention to detail, enabling accurate assessment of data, supplier information
• and procurement risks to support informed decision making.
• Pre-employment requirements
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Psychometric Assessment
• What we offer:
• A permanent,
• full-time, position with a monthly RDO
• Salary $131,199.83 to $146,633.76 (dependent
• on experience) per annum plus super
• Opportunities
• for your growth and development, including health and well-being
• initiatives
• Greensborough
• office location, close to public transport and the town centre
• Access

a range of flexible work options to support work–life balance, including

• hybrid working
• Purchased
• leave options to provide additional flexibility
• Generous
• leave entitlements, including: 26 weeks paid parental leave (primary
• carer), 4 weeks paid parental leave (partner), gender affirmation leave,
• and gendered health leave
• How to apply

To apply

for this position, please submit your resume, and a cover letter addressing the

Key Selection Criteria, and complete the position specific questions found on

the application form.

Applications close: 20 October 2026 at

11:45 PM.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please

call Tim Hudson on (03) 9433 6101 9433 6101).

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility:Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value

diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you

have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you

to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: At

Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and

inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking

for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive

outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision: We

in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We

are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement: Our

community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies,

sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity,

participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster

harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender

equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality

Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri

Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to

all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging,

who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's

history.  Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart

in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a

better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to

the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations

and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe

organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where

children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively

listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions

that affect their lives.