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Category Manager

  • Company: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
  • Location: City, North Canberra
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • Pay not listed

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology at a glance

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Federal funding recipient: largest known award $1.0M from the Department of Defense (started Jun 25, 2013) — via USAspending.gov

Fire modeling and testing of aluminum alloys and structures

Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 9845005HCE6A9DD15406, AU) — via GLEIF

Recipient of NIH research funding: 2 grants, most recently in 2022 from the NIDA — via NIH RePORTER

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - City, North Canberra

About the Role

The Category Manager position at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in City, North Canberra is a full-time continuing role. Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will lead strategic initiatives across assigned procurement categories, ensuring value for money and risk management while enhancing supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement category strategies that deliver cost savings and improve efficiency
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize spend
  • Conduct market research and analyze data to inform procurement decisions
  • Ensure compliance with RMIT's policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives

What You Bring

  • A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, such as Business Management or Procurement
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a Category Manager role within an educational institution or similar environment
  • Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
  • Exemplary negotiation and communication abilities
  • Familiarity with procurement software tools and systems

About the Company

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) is a leading Australian university known for its innovative approach to education. Based in the heart of City, North Canberra, RMIT offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options at their Melbourne CBD campus. The position comes with a competitive salary and professional HEW9 17% superannuation.

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  • Elevation 574m (1,883 ft)

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  • Initiative
  • Self-Confidence
  • Leadership Orientation
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Workers in Management occupations earn a national median of $86,012via US Census ACS / Data USA

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  • Role Category Manager
  • Employer Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
  • Location City, North Canberra
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted August 14, 2026
  • Apply by September 13, 2026
  • Overview Full job description on this page (242 words)

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Category Manager Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology · City, North Canberra