Category Manager – Professional & Technology Services

PwC

Category Manager at PwC Australia supporting sourcing expertise and procurement execution. Collaborating across finance, legal, risk, and technology teams for compliant commercial outcomes.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP preparation, while effectively engaging with suppliers and managing procurement governance. Proficient in spend analysis, supplier evaluation, and negotiation, with strong stakeholder engagement across various business functions.

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Procurement ExperienceStrategic SourcingSupplier EvaluationNegotiation SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Sourcing ActivitiesSpend AnalysisCommercial ModellingSupplier ComparisonContract Documentation ReviewRisk ManagementRate Card AnalysisStatement Of Work ReviewCost AnalysisGovernance Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingStructured Problem SolvingClear CommunicationStakeholder ManagementNegotiation Support

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesConsultingAdvisoryLegal ServicesHR ServicesSaaSIT ServicesCommercial TermsSupplier PerformanceProcurement Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI, RFQ and RFP preparation, supplier engagement, evaluation support, negotiation preparation, award documentation and implementation tracking
Prepare commercial comparisons, pricing summaries, supplier analysis, evaluation materials and recommendation packs
Support procurement across consulting, advisory, legal, HR services, specialist contractors, software, SaaS and IT services
Maintain sourcing records, approval documentation and reporting in line with procurement governance requirements
Support procurement across consulting and professional services engagements, reviewing statements of work, rate cards, role mix, deliverables, milestones, assumptions and commercial terms
Identify opportunities for rate benchmarking, supplier consolidation, demand management and improved statement of work governance
Contribute to improved buying discipline across consulting and specialist services spend
Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify scope, support supplier engagement and progress procurement activities
Coordinate with Legal, Risk, Finance, Technology and business teams to support compliant sourcing and contracting
Provide clear procurement guidance within agreed policies, processes and delegated authority levels, escalating complex commercial, legal, risk or stakeholder issues through procurement leadership
Support spend analysis, savings tracking, cost avoidance reporting and benefits documentation
Prepare analysis on supplier pricing, commercial options, contract renewals, rate structures and supplier performance
Support commercial modelling and scenario analysis for sourcing and renewal decisions, contributing to procurement process compliance and risk management
Support supplier performance reporting, contract renewal tracking, issue logs and governance meeting preparation
Monitor contract risks including renewal dates, auto-renewals , indexation, scope changes and non-compliant spend
Maintain accurate procurement records, track actions from supplier reviews, and support audit readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category support or commercial sourcing experience in the Australian market
Practical experience supporting or running sourcing activities for consulting, advisory, legal, HR services, specialist contractors or other professional services categories
Sound understanding of professional services engagement models, including rate cards, role mix, statements of work, deliverables, milestones, scope management and commercial terms
Experience reviewing statements of work, supplier proposals, rate cards, commercial schedules and contract documentation
Familiarity with contract and commercial risk concepts, including liability, indemnities, service levels, data protection, information security and termination provisions
Ability to undertake spend analysis, supplier comparison, commercial modelling, opportunity identification and sourcing documentation
Ability to evaluate supplier proposals using commercial, operational, risk and value criteria
Sound negotiation skills with ability to support commercial discussions and prepare negotiation analysis
Confident stakeholder engagement across business, procurement, finance, legal, risk and technology teams
Financial acumen, including cost comparison, total cost analysis, business case support and benefits tracking
Structured problem solving, analytical thinking and ability to balance savings, risk, service quality, stakeholder needs and procurement governance
Clear written and verbal communication, including sourcing summaries, recommendation packs and stakeholder updates
Strong Microsoft Office capability, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life
Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together
Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development
Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity , ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work