Category Officer

📍 Adelaide CBD (Victoria Square) | 💼 Full-Time | $60.29/hour incl. casual loading
📅 Start ASAP until 31/12/2025 with possibility for extension

A state government department is seeking an experienced Category Officer to lead supplier relationship and contract management within the Business Insights and Excellence division.

In this role, you will:

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance
• Ensure compliance with key regulatory frameworks, including the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) legislation
• Lead contract negotiations and alignment with business and regulatory needs
• Collaborate with senior internal stakeholders and compliance teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement and category planning

About You

✔ Strong supplier and contract management experience
✔ Sound knowledge of procurement practices and compliance
✔ Excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills
✔ Experience navigating regulatory and commercial frameworks

Desirable: Qualifications in Procurement, Law, or related fields; experience in public sector supply chain operations.

Join a dynamic, values-driven team and make a strategic impact on critical service delivery.

Please submit your applications by 8 AM, Friday 30th May 2025.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.