Category Manager
Perth
We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.
And we want you to be part of it.
You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.
But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.
Our big batteries are now live in Kwinana and Collie, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, building the new King Rocks Wind Farm, and we have many other projects in the works.
We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.
We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.
This is where you come in.
Role Description:
The Category Manager is an exciting opportunity in our Supply Chain team based at our Perth Central Park office. Reporting to the Manager Corporate Shared Services (CSS) Procurement, this role is responsible for leading category management, strategic sourcing and contract management activities across a diverse portfolio of Corporate Shared Services categories, delivering commercial value, managing risk and maximising supplier performance.
Managing a broad portfolio that may span technology, professional services, contingent labour and other Corporate Shared Services categories, the Category Manager will develop and implement category strategies, lead sourcing activities, and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle. The role plays a key part in understanding business needs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and delivering commercially sound procurement solutions that support organisational objectives.
This opportunity is suited to a commercially minded procurement professional with strong category management and sourcing experience, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing commercial outcomes, risk management and supplier relationships while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing procurement team.
Job responsibilities:
- Develop and implement category strategies that optimise cost, minimise supply risk and deliver sustainable commercial value.
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, supplier engagement, tender processes, commercial evaluations and contract negotiations.
- Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle to ensure suppliers deliver against agreed commercial, operational risk and supplier performance outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal senior stakeholders and suppliers to understand business needs, drive collaboration and maximise value generation.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, category management and supplier performance practices.
What you will bring:
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple procurement categories, with the versatility to support a diverse Corporate Shared Services portfolio. Experience across technology, professional services and/or contingent labour categories will be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing and category management methodologies, with highly developed commercial and contract negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities, with a collaborative approach to building trusted relationships across the business and supplier network.
- A proactive and accountable approach to work, coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
So, what's it like working for Synergy?
As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.
At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.
Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave
- Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
- Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community
- Learning and development opportunities
More details can be found here
At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Synergy is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieving equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) will apply to this vacancy. We welcome applications from anyone who has the demonstrated skills and experience to successfully perform this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.
Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.
Applications close 10 September 2026, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
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Need some help?
Get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@synergy.net.au