At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future.

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training, and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture, and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success – valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated, and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society’s growing need for secure, affordable, and clean energy.

We are seeking a Manager Category Sourcing to join our INPEX Contracts and Procurement team in Perth on a 12-month maximum term employee contract. Join us in helping shape a brighter energy future.

Key responsibilities:

• The Category Contracts Manager is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end commercial and contractual management of INPEX spend categories. The role ensures contracts are strategically aligned to business objectives, maximise value for money, improve supplier performance, manage risk, create long-term sourcing strategies that take account of INPEX position in the market. 
• The role is pivotal to support operational and capital project performance across the full contract lifecycle.
• Accountable for up to US$1.5 billion of annual spend - setting and delivering INPEX’s category management, and leading the team developing category and sourcing strategies, as well as tendering and contract award for a high risk and complex portfolio. 
• Leadership of 10 to 15 direct and indirect reports, Category Principals, Senior Category Specialists-to ensure secure supply, optimal commercial outcomes, and alignment with INPEX business objectives, values, and governance frameworks.
• Responsible for long term category planning with oversight of high risk, high value sourcing/tendering activities through to post award contract management and claims.

Successful candidates will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in contracts management and category management, ideally in oil and gas or mining organisations.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent) is commonly listed as desirable.
• Strong experience to drive optimal utilisation of Contract Lifecycle Management Systems and ERP systems such as SAP and Ariba.
• A depth of leadership experience in contracts and resources sector.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 15TH March.

INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

What We Offer:

Leave & Flexibility:

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Options to purchase additional leave.
• Dedication to flexible work arrangements, encompassing variable hours and remove work options.
• INPEX Foundation Day, discretionary leave, and community volunteering leave.

Remuneration & Financial Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package with performance‑based incentives.
• Superannuation above the standard guarantee.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Reward and recognition programs, including access to discounts from over 350 retailers.

Career Growth & Development: 

• Clear pathways for career development and internal progression.
• Structured leadership development programs with ongoing support.
• Dedicated study leave and access to learning and development opportunities.

Wellbeing:

• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including gym membership options and health resources.
• A supportive workplace focused on safety, balance and sustainable work practices.

We value diversity in our workplace – including beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.