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Job no: 944688
Work type: Permanent / Full time
Location: Support Office - Docklands
With customers at the centre of everything we do, Myer is a reliable and familiar brand for Australians listed in the top ten most trusted brands in the Country.
In January 2025, The MyerGroup officially launched, bringing together a network of 783 department and specialty stores across Australia and New Zealand. Powered by over 17,000 dedicated team members, The Myer Group includes our 56 Myer department stores alongside a portfolio of iconic and well-recognised apparel brands: Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Dotti, Jacqui E, Marcs, and David Lawrence.
MYERGroup has a new opportunity for a Procurement Category Manager – IT. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies that reduce commercial risk, deliver value and service improvement to Myer through supplier consolidation, efficiency and price reduction initiatives. This includes hardware, software, cloud services, telecommunications, cybersecurity solutions, digital platforms, and IT professional services.
About the role:
Develop and deliver IT category strategies aligned to organisational objectives and technology roadmaps.
Conduct market analysis, supply base reviews, and cost modelling to identify opportunities for value generation.
Establish long-term sourcing pipelines and continuous improvement plans.
Lead end‑to‑end strategic sourcing activities including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, negotiations, and contract award.
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models (including SaaS and subscription), service levels, and warranties to maximise value and minimise risk.
Manage key supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive supplier innovation.
Achieve savings targets by sourcing competitive contracts and by managing vendor contract
Collaborate with IT to understand technology needs, upcoming projects, and long-term architectural plans.
Provide procurement expertise, market insights, and commercial guidance to stakeholders.
Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and ROI improvements across the IT spend portfolio.
Maintain clear and accurate reporting on category spend, budgets, and supplier performance.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract standards, and regulatory obligations.
About you:
Proven experience in procurement or category management within an IT environment.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Experience managing complex IT categories such as software licensing, cloud, telecommunications, and professional services.
Develops plans according to stakeholder requirements and Myer context, and effects the key drivers that deliver on the strategic objectives
Regularly reviews plans and performance, and revises according to risks or impacts
Ability to interpret technical requirements and collaborate with IT stakeholders.
Builds and maintains positive, productive relationships with each key internal and external stakeholder
Strong vendor management and contract management capability.
Communicates regularly with team members regarding Myer progress and updates
Demonstrates courage by taking on tough challenges and leading through change
Benefits to you
Generous team member discounts across Myer Group (Myer, Dotti, Jay Jays, Just Jeans, Portmans, Jacqui E)
Lifestyle leave and volunteer leave
Flexible hybrid working (Docklands office + work from home)
Supportive leadership and strong career growth opportunities
Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.
Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.
Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.
Applications close: 16 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Job no: 944688
Work type: Permanent / Full time
Location: Support Office - Docklands
With customers at the centre of everything we do, Myer is a reliable and familiar brand for Australians listed in the top ten most trusted brands in the Country.
In January 2025, The MyerGroup officially launched, bringing together a network of 783 department and specialty stores across Australia and New Zealand. Powered by over 17,000 dedicated team members, The Myer Group includes our 56 Myer department stores alongside a portfolio of iconic and well-recognised apparel brands: Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Dotti, Jacqui E, Marcs, and David Lawrence.
MYERGroup has a new opportunity for a Procurement Category Manager – IT. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies that reduce commercial risk, deliver value and service improvement to Myer through supplier consolidation, efficiency and price reduction initiatives. This includes hardware, software, cloud services, telecommunications, cybersecurity solutions, digital platforms, and IT professional services.
About the role:
Develop and deliver IT category strategies aligned to organisational objectives and technology roadmaps.
Conduct market analysis, supply base reviews, and cost modelling to identify opportunities for value generation.
Establish long-term sourcing pipelines and continuous improvement plans.
Lead end‑to‑end strategic sourcing activities including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, negotiations, and contract award.
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models (including SaaS and subscription), service levels, and warranties to maximise value and minimise risk.
Manage key supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive supplier innovation.
Achieve savings targets by sourcing competitive contracts and by managing vendor contract
Collaborate with IT to understand technology needs, upcoming projects, and long-term architectural plans.
Provide procurement expertise, market insights, and commercial guidance to stakeholders.
Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and ROI improvements across the IT spend portfolio.
Maintain clear and accurate reporting on category spend, budgets, and supplier performance.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract standards, and regulatory obligations.
About you:
Proven experience in procurement or category management within an IT environment.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Experience managing complex IT categories such as software licensing, cloud, telecommunications, and professional services.
Develops plans according to stakeholder requirements and Myer context, and effects the key drivers that deliver on the strategic objectives
Regularly reviews plans and performance, and revises according to risks or impacts
Ability to interpret technical requirements and collaborate with IT stakeholders.
Builds and maintains positive, productive relationships with each key internal and external stakeholder
Strong vendor management and contract management capability.
Communicates regularly with team members regarding Myer progress and updates
Demonstrates courage by taking on tough challenges and leading through change
Benefits to you
Generous team member discounts across Myer Group (Myer, Dotti, Jay Jays, Just Jeans, Portmans, Jacqui E)
Lifestyle leave and volunteer leave
Flexible hybrid working (Docklands office + work from home)
Supportive leadership and strong career growth opportunities
Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.
Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.
Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.
Applications close: 16 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Category Manager - IT position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
