Category Specialist

A Category Specialist oversees purchasing, supply and delivery operations for a large organisation or business. You might organise and manage contracts with suppliers and carry out negotiations and communications with key stakeholders. Category Specialists may also prepare purchasing and supply policies, procedures and strategies for their organisation.

Category Specialists must have excellent analytical skills and be strong problem solvers. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to liaise with people from a range of backgrounds. Category Specialists must be able to follow correct procedures and manage their time well. Negotiation skills are crucial and you’ll need to be able to work as part of a team.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $113,360
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a category specialist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager
Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Winemaker Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Reservations Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Senior Compliance Officer Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Regional Manager Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Business Development Executive Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Freelance Editor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Executive Director Meteorologist Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Innovation Manager Research and Development Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Wealth Manager Retirement Planner Promotions Manager People and Culture Manager Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant International Banker Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Marketing Analyst Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Leadership Coach
+ 216 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Winemaker Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Reservations Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Senior Compliance Officer Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Regional Manager Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Business Development Executive Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Freelance Editor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Executive Director Meteorologist Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Innovation Manager Research and Development Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Wealth Manager Retirement Planner Promotions Manager People and Culture Manager Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant International Banker Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Marketing Analyst Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Leadership Coach + 216 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Program Evaluator Health Manager
Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Political Consultant Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Data Miner Program Leader Capability Manager Business Process Analyst Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Operations Analyst Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Strategy Manager ICT Project Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Economics Consultant Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Logistician Nutrition Scientist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Palaeontologist Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Location Manager Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Engagement Manager Policy Specialist Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Cluster Manager Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Service Director Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Business Development Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Sales Engineer Presales Consultant Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Gym Manager Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Winemaker Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Sales Analyst Project Coordinator Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Information Officer Office Manager Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Program Evaluator Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Political Consultant Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Data Miner Program Leader Capability Manager Business Process Analyst Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Operations Analyst Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Strategy Manager ICT Project Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Economics Consultant Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Logistician Nutrition Scientist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Palaeontologist Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Location Manager Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Engagement Manager Policy Specialist Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Cluster Manager Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Service Director Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Business Development Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Sales Engineer Presales Consultant Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Gym Manager Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Winemaker Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Sales Analyst Project Coordinator Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Information Officer Office Manager Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner + 267 more
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