**What's the role?
** We're seeking a skilled **Category Manager -Business & Professional Services** to join our dynamic procurement team in Sydney.
Reporting to the General Manager of Procurement, you'll play a pivotal role in driving significant value across our diverse portfolio of Business & Professional Services such as – but not limited to- contingent workforce, travel, consulting, coaching services etc.
As our business evolves, we're reimagining this category to enhance engagement with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
**Key Responsibilities:** + **Strategic Leadership:** Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to optimise cost, risk, and service delivery.
**Stakeholder Management:** Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to understand their evolving needs and align procurement solutions accordingly.**Market Analysis:** Conduct thorough market research to identify innovative solutions, emerging trends, and potential cost-saving opportunities.**Sourcing & Negotiation:** Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, RFQs, and negotiations, to secure optimal contract terms and pricing.**Contract Management:** Oversee contract performance, compliance, and renewals to ensure ongoing value and risk mitigation.**Project Management:** Drive transformational procurement projects, from initiation to completion, to deliver significant business impact.**Continuous Improvement:** Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the procurement function.**Who are you?
** + **A team playe** r who has proven experience in category management within the properties and facilities management domain.
**Own the Category:** Take ownership of the category from a procurement perspective and help optimise its P&L, making strategic decisions and driving operational efficiencies.**Be a Subject Matter Expert:** Develop deep expertise in various aspects of business and professional services, particularly in Travel, Human Services and consulting.**Embrace a Data-Driven Approach:** Utilise strong analytical skills to inform decision-making and optimise performance.**Challenge the Status Quo:** Foster innovation and continuous improvement by challenging conventional thinking and processes.**Build Strong Relationships:** Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, building trust and influencing outcomes.**News Benefits** News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.
Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia.
Our benefits include: + **Exclusively ours** – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family + **Health & wellbeing** – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices) + **Time off** – News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
**Helping you grow** – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition + **Financial wellbeing** – Support on making the most of your money + **Perks & discounts** – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services + **Giving back** – Make a difference to our communities.**Workplace Inclusion and facilities** – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms Who are we?We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for.
Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
What's next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers **Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion** _We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve.
Our people make us unique and we all have a story.
We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply.
Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work.
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For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit_** www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers **_under the DEI section._** **Category:** State & Community Mastheads We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic.
We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.