Title:  Procurement Category Manager

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager – GNFR to act as a strategic business partner and lead the commercial strategy across Goods Not For Resale (GNFR) categories.

In this role, you will combine category strategy, sourcing execution, and stakeholder partnership to deliver measurable commercial outcomes, strengthen procurement maturity, and support scalable business performance.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure procurement is embedded early in decision-making, driving value, governance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business and financial objectives
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value improvement initiatives across GNFR categories
• Act as a trusted commercial partner to senior stakeholders across the business
• Provide commercial insight, reporting, and pipeline visibility to Finance and leadership teams
• Ensure procurement governance, compliance, and Delegation of Authority requirements are met
• Manage supplier performance and support ongoing contract and risk management

About you

You are a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a strategic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. You are confident engaging with senior stakeholders and enjoy influencing outcomes that drive real business value.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial roles in a large organisation
• Experience across GNFR / indirect categories (e.g. logistics, marketing, store operations, or services)
• Strong track record of delivering savings and commercial improvements
• Experience leading RFPs, negotiations, and supplier management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Understanding of procurement governance and contract management
• Strong analytical and commercial thinking skills 

Our culture

If you’re searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let’s make bigger things happen – for all of us!  We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We’re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs. 
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve.  We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team.  We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.