At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.
VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.
VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.
We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.
- Annual Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
- Employment type: Full-time - Ongoing
- Usual work location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home
About the opportunity
We are seeking a Category Manager – Operations and Corporate to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Lead Procurement Manager, you will lead strategic procurement and category management across a diverse indirect spend portfolio, delivering value through commercial insight, effective sourcing, and strong supplier partnerships.
Working closely with stakeholders, you will drive fit-for-purpose outcomes aligned to business priorities while ensuring compliance with procurement governance and risk frameworks.
Key accountabilities include:
Develop and implement category strategies aligned to business objectives.
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx processes and negotiations.
Provide commercial insights to support informed decision-making.
Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver outcomes.
Identify and realise cost optimisation, value creation, and innovation opportunities.
About you
You are a commercially minded procurement professional with strong category management experience gained within a complex organisation. You bring a strategic approach to sourcing, a passion for delivering value, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business.
Comfortable working within governance frameworks, you provide clear, risk-informed commercial advice and use data-driven insights to support decision-making and achieve sustainable outcomes.
You will bring:
Proven experience developing and executing category strategies across indirect spend categories.
Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management capabilities.
Demonstrated success leading end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx processes and negotiations.
Ability to deliver value through cost optimisation, innovation, demand management and total cost of ownership improvements.
Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with procurement certification and contract management knowledge desirable.
Our culture
Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for.
What we offer
Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
Opportunities for professional and personal development
Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying.
Please submit your application . Please note Applications close Tuesday 28th July 2026.
For a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected]
Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.
VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.
