Category Specialist – Software Renewal

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We are currently looking for a Category Specialist – Software Renewal to join our Category Management team, reporting to the Category Manager.

As a Category Specialist-Software Renewal you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of software renewals, ensuring commercial optimization, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational licensing and technology strategies. This role partners closely with DDC, Finance, Legal, and vendors to drive cost savings, improve renewal governance, and support long-term software asset management objectives.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build, maintain, and actively manage a comprehensive software renewal calendar covering all but not limited to enterprise applications and vendors.
• Lead commercial negotiations with software vendors to achieve cost savings, improved contractual terms, and increased flexibility.
• Initiate renewal planning 6–12 months in advance, including usage analysis, demand validation, and commercial strategy development.
• Monitor vendor performance and challenge non-standard pricing, uplifts, and unfavourable renewal conditions.

• Applying strong commercial skills to facilitate umbrella-style contracting and enable efficient execution of Enterprise Agreements (EAs).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on category initiatives.
• Apply project management skillset to delivery of procurement projects, ensuring delivery on time and on budget.

About YOU

• Strong experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain.
• Previous exposure working with Software/IT background will be highly regarded.
• Previous exposure working with Software/IT background
• A Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) would be highly regarded.
• Ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and deliver on commitments.
• Defence security clearance eligibility to obtain.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.