Category Officer in Sydney

Your day as a Category Officer

As a Category Officer, you will provide specialist procurement advice and support to deliver category management and procurement activities over a range of whole-of-government arrangements. You will contribute to category planning, sourcing and contract management activities by undertaking market and supplier research, analysing procurement and spend information, preparing reports and briefing materials, and coordinating input from stakeholders. You will also support the monitoring of supplier and contract performance, procurement projects and category initiatives. A key part of the role will be working with internal stakeholders, NSW Government agencies, suppliers and service providers to gather information, coordinate activities, and support effective procurement outcomes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their category management and commercial capability while gaining exposure to complex procurement activities and whole-of-government arrangements.

What you can bring to the role

• Experience supporting procurement, category management, contract management or other commercial activities
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in procurement or commercial environment
• Good analytical skills, including the ability to work with supplier/s, spend and procurement data using Microsoft Excel, Power Apps and other data tools
• An understanding of procurement and commercial principles, including supplier performance, risk, value for money and contract management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers and government agencies
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate activities, manage competing priorities and follow through on actions
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with willingness to learn and develop broader category management capability

Investing in you

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in. Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills. When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement.

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement. The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.