Job Description
PCMG partners with QCS business units in delivering support and advice across the procurement lifecycle based on QCS priorities, needs, and objectives.In the role of Manager, Procurement (Category Strategy) you will lead, develop, and manage your QCS procurement category stream.In this role you will:- Lead, coach and manage a high performing team of procurement professionals, contract managers, administrators, and commercial advisors, with a plan to migrate to a commercially focused category management function.- Provide a supportive environment where team members strive to provide high quality and timely services, and contribute to a culture championing customer focus, procurement best practice and information sharing.- Establish the services of the PCMG team in alignment with the strategic direction of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and manage implementation and drive achievement of performance metrics to continuously improve and optimise strategic outcomes.- Lead, develop, mentor, and recruit expert procurement resources providing sourcing and commercial and contract management services as it relates to the procurement category.- Lead and deliver value outcomes of capital and/or operational expenditure, and the integration of governance and controls, to drive accountability, probity, consistency, and transparency in a hybrid procurement model.- Actively manage individual and team performance and provide supportive leadership to develop a sustainable and capable procurement workforce.- Educate and support internal customers in procurement and contract management to strategically influence and promote 'best practice' procurement behaviour through networking and presentations to key stakeholders.- Provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders, committees and boards on procurement, operational and contracting issues.- Proactively lead the implementation of long-term strategies that balance risk with achieving value for money outcomes.- Develop category management strategies and plans.- Prepare high level policy papers, submissions, briefs, and reports on complex procurement and contracts related issues and initiatives.- Adopt project management methodologies to drive and measure procurement outcomes.- Build and sustain internal and external stakeholder relationships including the PCMG extended leadership team, internal stakeholders, suppliers, industry, peer organisations and actively participate in reference groups for relevant Whole of Government and Agency-led initiations.- Promote the Agency, PCMG and its services across various networks within the procurement community, government and within industry for the betterment of PCMG
The appointee may be required to participate in job rotation across the three QCS procurement category streams, including General Goods and Services; Social Services, Medical and Grants; and Information Communication and Technology.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/6166++/25
Closing Date: Monday, 10 February 2026
The appointee may be required to participate in job rotation across the three QCS procurement category streams, including General Goods and Services; Social Services, Medical and Grants; and Information Communication and Technology.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/6166++/25
Closing Date: Monday, 10 February 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager Procurement (Category Strategy) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Longreach 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 Government Job Alert is a plus.
