Category Manager
Who Is TasWater?
TasWater is Tasmania’s water and sewerage provider. We are a statewide team delivering essential services across Tasmania 24/7/365. We are interested in our communities, excited about the future and take pride in the work we do.
We are a values-driven organisation. We are looking for someone who can sign-up to working in a way that reflects our values, who builds respectful relationships and who delivers great results for our customers.
Click here to find out more about our values and what we do.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a driven and experienced Category Manager to spearhead our strategic category management efforts and deliver sustainable value for TasWater.
This is a permanent position that can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Devonport.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and shape Strategic Category Management.
- Lead and mentor a team of Category Specialists.
- Champion cultural change for a high-performing category management team.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with stakeholder needs.
- Conduct market analysis to inform category strategies.
- Ensure compliance and foster innovation across categories.
About the Successful Applicant
- Degree in Law, Business, Commerce, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management.
- Prior leadership of a category team.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Expertise in procurement best practices and supplier relationship management.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and procurement software.
- Previous experience in a Utilities organisation is highly regarded.
This role will involve some overnight and local travel and a Driver’s License is a mandatory requirement for the position.
Why join the TasWater Team?
Our people ensure we achieve our vision to be trusted, respected and making a positive difference to Tasmania.
You can look forward to working in an exciting, stimulating workplace that provides a range of opportunities to make a real difference to the community. We encourage our people to grow their skills and careers in our unique, multi-industry environment, and bring their ideas and innovations to life. We understand the importance of work life balance and have included the specific flexible requirements specific to this role above. Health, Safety & Wellbeing is our number one priority, so if there are any specific flexibility or accessibility requirements not mentioned, please apply and we can consider these.
We want a workplace where people feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to providing a workplace that actively includes and values contributions from any diverse characteristics, experiences and abilities. We look forward to hearing from you and how you would like to make a positive difference to our beautiful island.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. View our benefits and policies and the great work we do via this link.
If you’re not already living in Tasmania, this role could lead to the best move of your life. TasWater has many team members that have relocated from interstate and internationally in search of a better way of living. Tasmania gives you the time and space to do what you've always wanted to do. You will live and work in a place where you feel part of a safe and welcoming community, plus experience a world-class urban environment, mild climate, amazing natural spaces, and an innovative business and arts community. Tasmania is a place you can really thrive, no matter at what stage of your career you are at.
How to apply
The recruitment for this position is being
undertaken by our recruitment partner, Engineering Networks.
You can find out more
information and apply here. For any questions or a
confidential discussion, please contact Bree Clements on bree@engnet.com.au
Please do not apply
direct to TasWater.
