Procurement and Category Manager

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.This is an exciting opportunity to join ASIC's Procurement, Property & Contracts Team within Enterprise Services as a Procurement & Category Manager - Technology & Digital (EL1). In this strategic role, you will lead category management, procurement and contract management activities across ASIC's Technology & Digital portfolio, delivering value-for-money outcomes and fostering strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra locationEL1 - ($127,641-$149,295) depending on experience, plus 15.4% superannuation2 x permanent rolesApplications close at 11:59 pm AEST, Thursday 23 July 2026The teamEnterprise Services provides critical business support functions across ASIC, including Finance, Procurement, Property & Contracts, Performance Reporting & Planning, and the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program. The Procurement team serves as ASIC's centre of procurement expertise, delivering category management, procurement governance and contract management support across the organisation, with a focus on achieving efficient, transparent and value-driven procurement outcomes.The roleAs the Procurement & Category Manager - Technology & Digital (EL1), you will lead the strategic management of Technology & Digital categories within your portfolio. You will partner closely with business stakeholders to develop category strategies, manage complex procurements, strengthen supplier relationships and improve contract management maturity across ASIC. You will also lead a team and contribute to procurement capability uplift across the organisation.You will be responsible for:Leading end-to-end Technology & Digital category strategies, including demand planning, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, total cost of ownership and benefits realisation.Delivering complex, high-value and high-risk procurements while ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, policy and governance requirements.Providing strategic procurement and commercial advice across the full procurement lifecycle.Developing category roadmaps informed by market intelligence, spend analytics and emerging technology trends.Managing procurement risks, including supplier dependency, cyber risk, data risk and market constraints.Establishing and embedding supplier relationship management (SRM) frameworks and governance mechanisms.Supporting contract owners with contract management planning, supplier performance, renewals and commercial issues.Driving supplier optimisation, innovation, sustainability and diversity outcomes, including engagement with SMEs and Indigenous suppliers.Providing probity, governance and risk management advice to stakeholders.Leading and developing a high-performing team while contributing to enterprise-wide procurement capability uplift and continuous improvement initiatives.About youTo succeed in this role, you will bring relevant tertiary qualifications and procurement certification, together with extensive experience delivering complex procurements within a government environment. You will possess deep expertise in Technology & Digital procurement, category management, contract management, supplier relationship management and commercial negotiations, supported by a strong understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), the PGPA Act and broader government procurement frameworks.You will be a commercially astute and strategic procurement professional with demonstrated experience influencing diverse stakeholders, leading teams and driving outcomes in complex environments. Strong analytical, project management, communication and presentation skills are essential, along with experience using government procurement panels and marketplaces and a proven ability to deliver compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions.View the position description for more information or click 'Apply' to start your applicationApplications close at 11:59 pm AEST, Thursday 23 July 2026. Please include a copy of your resume and a cover letter as part of your application.About ASICASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander decent are encouraged to apply.We offer a range of employee benefits including:Attractive superannuationAdditional leave entitlements50/50 hybrid work-from home modelFlexible work arrangementsAssistance for study and professional developmentTo work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.