At TJX Australia, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Processing Centers, Corporate Offices, or our TK Maxx Retail Stores, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Job Description:
We’re seeking a Procurement Category Specialist, known internally as a Senior Category Management Specialist. This role is created to support and lead sourcing and contracting efforts across all non-merchandise categories, such as Corporate Services, HR, Supply Chain, Marketing, Construction, or Facilities.This role plays a key part in supplier selection, contract development, and delivering value across the business. You’ll work closely with regional and global teams, supporting procurement strategies that drive performance, compliance, and innovation.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support sourcing events across assigned categories (regional & global), working closely with the Procurement Managers and Global Teams
Develop and manage mid-range to moderately complex contracts
Analyse supplier proposals and negotiate supply agreements
Manage the contract lifecycle, liaising with legal and global teams
Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and relationship management
Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and approval processes
Contribute to category strategy development, RFX processes, and project governance
Stay informed on market trends, innovations, and pricing dynamics
Experience in at least one or more indirect category—such as Corporate Services, HR, Supply Chain, Marketing, Construction, or Facilities (required)
Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skill, including tender analysis, benchmarking, and cost analysis
Proven experience with RFx processes and sourcing tools (Oracle advantageous)
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
CIPS, SCMP or similar certification (preferred)
Experience in continuous improvement and supply chain; logistics, warehousing, international freight negotiations (preferred)
As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.
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Level 3 189 O'Riordan StreetLocation:
AUS TJX Australia District NSW Sydney NorthRemote Type:
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