Category Procurement Specialist - Commercial

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Qantas is seeking a Category Procurement Specialist to join the Commercial Procurement team in Melbourne, a permanent onsite role based at Jetstar HQ. You will lead and support strategic sourcing across key Commercial spend areas such as lounges, contact centres, corporate services and marketing, partnering with Category Managers and stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies, run end-to-end sourcing events, manage supplier risk and contract lifecycle, and deliver savings, value and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in strategic sourcing or category management, a tertiary qualification (CIPS desirable), strong negotiation and stakeholder management, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ERP/eProcurement tools, with a commercial mindset focused on broader value beyond cost. Qantas values diversity and development, so highlight collaboration across teams and your ability to influence senior stakeholders. To apply, tailor your resume to show cross-functional projects, data-driven improvements and measurable savings, and align with sustainability goals. Applications close 17 February 2026.

Company Description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• Category Specialist role within the Commercial Procurement team
• Partner with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver strong commercial outcomes
• Permanent role based at Jetstar HQ in Melbourne

Built on a long history of aviation innovation, the Qantas Group continues to push boundaries — from cutting‑edge aircraft and ambitious new routes to major digital transformation. As the industry evolves, we embrace complexity, drive continuous improvement and remain committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

Our Procurement team plays a key role in enabling this success. With a commercial, future‑focused mindset, we maximise value across our supplier partnerships while supporting sustainability goals and operational and technology priorities.

The Opportunity

As a Category Procurement Specialist within the Commercial Procurement team, you will lead and support strategic sourcing across key Commercial spend areas including lounges, contact centres, corporate services and marketing. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies, deliver competitive commercial outcomes and ensure supplier performance aligns with operational and business needs. You will also lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal value, performance and risk outcomes for the Group.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies
• Work alongside and collaborate with Portfolio Managers & Category Managers
• Run end‑to‑end sourcing events (RFPs, negotiations, contracting)
• Manage supplier risk and governance
• Support contract lifecycle management and renewals
• Deliver savings, value and risk mitigation

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement, apply data‑driven insights and support Procurement process optimisation in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Customer or Corporate Services Procurement experience is desirable
• 3–5 years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or Procurement
• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Business or related discipline (CIPS desirable)
• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder‑management capability
• Understanding of Procurement best practice, supplier performance management and contract negotiation
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects in an outcomes‑driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, ERP and eProcurement tools
• A commercial mindset, genuine passion for generating Procurement value beyond cost savings, and a passion to make a difference

Why Qantas?
You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. 

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today.

Applications close: Tuesday 17 February 2026