Category Manager

·       Salary: $117,579 - $132 ,230 p.a. plus superannuation

·       Tenure: Fixed Term – 6 months

·       Location: East Melbourne

 The Role

An excellent opportunity to add value to the Contracts and Procurement team and the broader organisation.  The Category Manager will work with internal and external stakeholders in establishing and managing strategic, complex, high value, high risk and business critical contracts and spend for goods and services to drive down total cost of ownership in accordance with the objectives of the Fire Rescue Victoria Business Plan.

Functional Accountabilities:

• Ensure the successful on time establishment and management of complex, strategic, high value (across sector) contracts

• Identify opportunities to provide reduction in total cost of ownership across the business by engaging in spend analysis, market investigation and various stakeholder engagement

• Develop and implement transparent, appropriate practice procurement strategies and processes to deliver best value for money outcomes on a timely basis

• Ensure that category supply arrangements are appropriately contracted, and within necessary and agreed timelines.

The Team

The Corporate Services Directorate provides advice, planning and support in the areas of Finance, Information Technology, Fleet, Property and Records Management. In addition, the directorate also provides oversight of the FRV commercial arm, Fire and Equipment Services (FES). The directorate is a key enabler for the operational and corporate units of the business to deliver on organisational objectives.

What’s in it for you

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.   

Working with us provides:

• Access to Rostered Day/s Off

• Flexible work arrangements may be available

• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community

• Career and professional development

• Enterprise Agreement salary increases

• salary sacrifice

• Salary sacrifice options (ie. novated lease or superannuation)

• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services

• Access to an annual sports voucher

• Discounted Health Insurance

• Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

• Free access to gym facilities

• Close to Public Transport (Parliament station)

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Aa appropriate CIPSA certification for procurement or equivalent

• University degree in relevant field

• Substantial sourcing and contract management experience

• Sound knowledge in best strategic practices, customer focused with excellent influencing and negotiating skills

• Ability to undertake complex and medium to high-risk contract negotiations to achieve best outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and implement complex sourcing and contract management activities in compliance with Vic Government Procurement Guidelines.

About Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture. We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.

FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities. 

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed. 

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time.  You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner Amelia Mazzotta at ••••@frv.vic.gov.au

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to apply for this position.