In-Demand Category procurement Jobs in Parramatta, Nsw

Category Specialist - Software & Cloud
Department of Customer Service —Sydney NSW
- $133,348 - $146,945 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
3h
Project Manager Interface
Sydney Metro —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
3d
Senior Project Engineer
CaSE (Civil and Structural Engineering) —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Civil Engineering
Director, Portfolio Solutions Engineering, ANZ
Nice —Sydney NSW
- AI
- Leadership
Industrial Planner
Thales —Woolloomooloo NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Project Manager
Transgrid —Sydney NSW
- PMP
- Engineering
- Construction experience
- Parental leave
Assistant Business Case Officer
Transport For NSW —Mascot NSW
- $100,123 - $110,138 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Business development
- Analysis skills
4d
Contract Administrator
Ventia Pty Limited —Arndell Park NSW
- Contract
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
6d
Project Engineer
CaSE (Civil and Structural Engineering) —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Civil Engineering
Production Team Lead
FeverUp —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Construction experience
- Leadership
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Sourcing Lead
JLL —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Business
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
Associates & Senior Associates Advisory | NSW
TSA Riley —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Finance
- Analysis skills
Project Manager – Sydney
D&E Air Conditioning —Sydney NSW
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- HVAC
- Employee assistance program
Senior Associate, Digital Economy
Lander & Rogers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Business development
- AI
- Annual leave
Site Engineer
CaSE (Civil and Structural Engineering) —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Civil Engineering
Principal Civil Design Engineer
CJC Management —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Business development
- Construction experience
Storeperson
Ventia Pty Limited —Arndell Park NSW
- Day shift
- Management
- Assembly
- Warehouse
- Free parking
- Health insurance
Project Director – BESS
Freshwater Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Time management
Network Performance Consultant
Auto & General Holdings —Alexandria NSW
- Management
- Research
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
Site Engineer
Ventia Pty Limited —North Sydney NSW
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Construction experience
- Work from home
- Parental leave

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Category Specialist - Software & Cloud

Department of Customer Service -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$133,348 - $146,945 a year
3 hours ago

Benefits

Parental leave

Qualifications

Pricing
Management
Category management
Analysis skills
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Department of Customer Service

Reference number

req53671

Occupation

Contract and Procurement Management

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney City

Salary Information

$133,348 - $146,945 base plus super and leave loading

Closing date

14 September 2026 at 10:00am

Category Specialist - Software & Cloud

ICT Category Specialist – Software & Cloud Category

Clerk Grade 9/10
Salary : $133,348 - $146,945 base plus super and leave loading
Ongoing opportunity within the Software & Cloud Category, ICT Category Management Team
ICT Category Management team in Digital Strategy, Sourcing and Assurance (DSSA) within the Digital NSW division of the Department of Customer Service (DCS)
Location: McKell - Sydney CBD, for at least 50% of the working days in a fortnight.

About the role:

This is an opportunity to help shape how NSW Government procures and manages some of its most strategic software and cloud services.
Working with the Category Manager, you will support the management of major All of Government agreements, panels and supplier relationships. You will analyse markets and spend data, contribute to category strategies, support commercial negotiations and provide trusted procurement advice to agencies across government.
You will work with senior stakeholders, leading technology suppliers and procurement professionals to deliver value for money, manage commercial risk and improve procurement outcomes across government.

Key responsibilities include:

Contributing to category management and sourcing strategies for Software and Cloud services
Supporting contract management, supplier performance reviews and commercial negotiations
Analysing spend, market and supplier information to inform procurement decisions
Supporting the management of All of Government agreements and panels
Providing procurement guidance and advice to NSW Government agencies
Identifying opportunities to improve value, reduce risk and strengthen supplier performance
Contributing to benefits realisation, reporting and category governance activities

About You:
You are commercially minded, analytical and confident working with stakeholders at all levels.

To be successful, you will bring:

Experience in ICT procurement, category management, contract management or supplier relationship management
Exposure to Software, Cloud, SaaS or technology procurement environments
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Experience reviewing contracts, pricing, supplier performance and commercial risks
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with complex data and spreadsheets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sound judgement, problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Knowledge of NSW Government procurement frameworks is desirable

About the team:

The ICT Category Management team manages a portfolio of significant technology agreements used across NSW Government.
You will join a highly regarded team that works at the intersection of procurement, technology and commercial strategy. The team provides a unique opportunity to build expertise in category management, supplier management, commercial negotiation and government procurement while working with some of the largest technology suppliers in the market.
This role offers exposure to complex and high-profile procurement initiatives that can accelerate your professional development and broaden your network across government and industry.

Why join us?

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Accrued flexible leave
Competitive salary and conditions
Generous parental leave and wellbeing benefits
Access to Fitness Passport and employee wellbeing programs
Opportunities to work on strategic technology initiatives with state wide impact

How to Apply:

Click the link to submit your application. Please attach your resume and a cover letter that responds to the targeted question as below , demonstrating how your skills and experience align with the role.

Role Specific Questions to be answered:

Q1: Describe your experience in ICT procurement, category management, contract management or supplier management. Include the types of technology, suppliers or contracts you have worked with and your key responsibilities.

Q2: Provide an example where you analysed commercial, supplier or spend information to support a procurement, contract management or category management decision. What was your approach and what was the outcome?

Salary Grade 09/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $ base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sujatha Sankaran Kutty via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Monday, 14th SEP 2026 at 9:59am

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8130 or [email protected].

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