Senior Procurement Category Manager

We’re one of Australia’s most trusted brands. Being member-owned, every decision we make has people and our community at its heart. From legendary roadside assistance to our electric vehicle charging network, holiday parks and resorts, car rentals, harbour transport and ocean cruising, we are striving to make a difference that contributes to a brighter shared future for all Australians.

Forget what you thought you knew about the NRMA. Look on the inside and you’ll discover that life with us is more than just a job – it’s your chance to make a difference, together.

As Senior Procurement Category Manager, you will lead and manage all aspects of the procurement lifecycle across identified spend categories. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead category strategy development, spend analysis, market research and implementation of comprehensive category plans
• Analyse supplier agreements, negotiate optimal commercial outcomes, and ensure value delivery
• Prepare and maintain contract specifications and business requirements
• Develop and implement contract management protocols with stakeholders
• Oversee the full purchase-to-pay (P2P) process, ensuring policy compliance and reporting on savings and benefits
• Implement NRMA’s Modern Slavery, RAP, and ESG strategies in supplier engagements
• Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure procurement strategies align with business needs
• Continuously seek opportunities for improvement, simplification, and standardisation across supplier engagements
• Mentor and lead junior team members, supporting their development

What You’ll Bring

• At least 10 years’ procurement experience in a service-based organisation, with primary accountability for tendering, contract management, and end-to-end procurement
• Demonstrated category management expertise in both service and commodity categories, ideally with experience in travel, hospitality, or construction procurement
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and manage both self and team performance
• Advanced strategic, commercial, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• High-level analytical and numerical ability, with experience in multi-million-dollar categories
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in ERP and contract management systems
• (Change management, presentation, facilitation, and financial accounting skills

What's in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you!

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel
• Grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know You Belong

We’re for inclusion, diversity and representing the members, guests, customers and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our team.

As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks.

Join the NRMA and grow your career with us. Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you or visit our careers site to find out more!

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