Procurement Category Adviser – Information Systems

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1271469
location
Location Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Supply Chain / Purchasing
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 8, 2026

Airswift is currently partnering with a leading organisation to engage an experienced Procurement Category Adviser – Information Systems. This role is responsible for delivering value through the development and execution of sourcing strategies, category plans, contract management and supplier relationship management across a global Information Systems portfolio.

The position requires strong commercial capability, proven stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead complex procurement and negotiation activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end?to?end sourcing and contract management activities across the Information Systems category.
  • Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Identify and deliver cost savings, efficiency improvements and value creation outcomes.
  • Lead commercial negotiations, including preparation of negotiation strategies and fallback positions.
  • Manage the performance, risks and compliance of assigned contracts in line with category strategies.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure alignment.
  • Maintain accurate procurement and contract records within enterprise systems.
  • Identify and mitigate supply and commercial risks to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, procurement policies and safety standards.
  • Support initiatives that drive local and indigenous supplier participation where applicable.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement, category management and/or strategic sourcing.
  • Strong experience in commercial negotiations, contract terms and supplier relationship management.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different business functions and locations.
  • High level of commercial acumen and analytical capability.
  • Experience with procurement systems such as SAP and Coupa is desirable.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Engineering or Supply Chain Management (desirable).
  • CIPS certification or membership, or equivalent (desirable).

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV to susan.lee@airswift.com

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