Ampol

Energy

ProcurementCategoryManager

A$135–185k ~AI est. Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Procurement Category Manager at Ampol. Skills: Category management, Contract negotiation, Supplier relationship management. Develop category strategies. Execute category strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver commercial value; Deliver optimal outcomes; Deliver measurable outcomes; Support integration programs

Industry & Context.

Energy
Problems you'll solve

Commercial decisions; Complex commercial decisions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Procurement processes experience, Contract management experience, Large, complex organisation experience, Contract negotiation capability, Build, influence, maintain relationships, Operate autonomously, Commercial acumen, Manage strategic supplier relationships, Deliver measurable commercial outcomes, Excellent communication skills, Influence stakeholders, Drive alignment

Nice to Have

Background in blue-chip industries, Background in highly structured industries, Experience within the IT category, Exposure to contract integration, Exposure to acquisitions, Exposure to large-scale transformation programs

What You'll Do.

Develop category strategies

Execute category strategies

Lead contract negotiations

Lead commercial reviews

Lead sourcing processes

Lead tender processes

Drive supplier performance

Drive supplier innovation

Drive continuous improvement

Optimise contractual arrangements

Ensure service quality

Ensure cost efficiency

Provide procurement advice

Provide commercial advice

Support sourcing decisions

Support contract optimisation

Support vendor strategy

Lead commercial due diligence

Lead contract alignment

Lead supplier rationalisation

Ensure contract compliance

Ensure supplier arrangement compliance

Maintain market awareness

Inform sourcing strategies

Inform commercial negotiations

Drive adherence to processes

Track procurement benefits

Deliver procurement benefits

Identify cost savings

Provide commercial insights

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with business; Advise business stakeholders; Support business stakeholders; Align to business requirements; Align to governance frameworks; Engage with suppliers; Collaborate with stakeholders

Communication Scope

Influence; Drive alignment; Bring stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Integration programs, Contract alignment, Commercial reviews, Vendor optimisation

Full Job Description

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference. As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people. Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you. We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen. About Corporate Our Group teams enable the broader business to perform - providing strategic, financial, legal, people and governance expertise. With roles across Australia, Singapore and the US, we’re critical partners to the business and help shape Ampol’s future. We work across borders, collaborate widely, and lead with purpose - always looking for ways to improve how we operate, support our people, and deliver results. About the role We are seeking a Category Manager to join our Procurement team., This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based at our Alexandria Head Office, with a hybrid working arrangemen t. This role sits within a strategic procurement function that partners closely with the business to deliver commercial value through vendor engagement, and procurement advisory. Rather than being heavily sourcing-led, this position focuses on optimising long-standing supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, and supporting stakeholders through complex commercial decisions. You will play a key role in enabling procurement strategy execution across the organisation while acting as a trusted

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