Category Manager - Facilities & Property

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.  

As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.  

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you.  

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.

About Corporate
Our Group teams enable the broader business to perform - providing strategic, financial, legal, people and governance expertise. With roles across Australia, Singapore and the US, we’re critical partners to the business and help shape Ampol’s future.

We work across borders, collaborate widely, and lead with purpose - always looking for ways to improve how we operate, support our people, and deliver results.

About the role
This is a permanent full-time opportunity based at our Alexandria HQ, with a hybrid working arrangement.

In this role, you will support the Facilities Management and Property function across a national, multi-site network. Acting as a key procurement partner, you will develop and deliver category, contract, and supplier strategies that drive value, improve operational efficiency, and support business performance.

You will play a key role in supporting upcoming integration activity, offering a rare opportunity to work on a large-scale supplier and contract consolidation program (subject to regulatory approvals).

Key responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop, implement, and manage category, contract, and supplier strategies 
• Support and influence Facilities Management teams in optimising supplier performance and service delivery 
• Lead supplier and contract integration activities as part of a potential major business transition 
• Identify and deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies across the FM and property portfolio 
• Provide expert advice on sourcing, supplier management, and contract strategy 
• Analyse spend data and supply markets to identify opportunities for optimisation 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with procurement policies and governance frameworks 
• Build strong relationships with operational and technical stakeholders across the business

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience managing categories within facilities maintenance and or property 
• Strong background in procurement, category management, or supplier management 
• Experience working in operational, industrial, FMCG, or multi-site environments 
• Proven capability to deliver value through supplier and contract optimisation 
• Strong analytical skills with experience in spend and market analysis 
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business or similar discipline, or equivalent experience 
• CIPS or similar procurement certification desirable

Benefits

• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, car allowance, a company performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars! 
• We are flexible. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value. 
• Remote Working: Support for up to 3 months remote international working (conditional to 5 days paid leave for every 30 days of remote work). 
• We value recognition.  We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values. 
• Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions. 
• Baby Care Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work. 
• Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available. 
• Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme. 
• Leave Options –  Flexible leave options include annual leave, optional additional purchased leave, wellbeing days throughout the year and bonus days off.
• Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.   

Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today.