Your new organisation

This CBD based organisation is looking for a category manager to join their team to manage, co-ordinate and oversee all activities relating to category management, strategic sourcing and contract management for the nominated spend category. Commencing immediately, this is initially a 12-month role with the possibility of permanency for the right candidate.

Your new role

• Apply category management processes in alignment with procurement policies
• Draft, negotiate, implement and manage contracts across allocated category/s
• Communicate and influence effectively across the business in relation to category strategies, supplier performance and contract life cycle activities
• Develop collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure optimum delivery quality and sustained performance in line with business objectives
• Develop effective relationships with internal customers to understand business requirements, to forecast demand and to verify the effectiveness of established contracts
• Development of category strategies that minimise supply risk to the business, optimise cost and contribute to process automation
• Preparation and refinement of requirements for sourcing activities
• Drive and facilitate the negotiation process with prospective suppliers
• Evaluate the commercial aspects of the bid process and provides recommendations to the business
• Conduct market research and supplier profiling for selected categories within the portfolio
• Establish supplier relationship management processes to maximise value generation for Synergy
• Identify and implement category management improvement initiatives
• Perform dispute resolution and the settlement of contractual claims

What you’ll get in return

• Great work/life balance with flexible start and finish times and WFH options
• A rewarding career working to increase sustainability in the WA community
• CBD based offices complete with gym and swimming pool
• $75 per hour

What you’ll need to succeed

• A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain or similar and/or relevant experience Previous experience in Category Management and Strategic Sourcing
• Track record in delivering high impact outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding of Strategic Procurement processes
• Demonstrated understanding of Category Management processes
• Highly developed commercial and contract negotiation skills
• Well-developed administrative skills
• Well-developed analytical skills and processes
• Strong relationship management & influencing capabilities

What you need to do next

If this position is of interest to you, apply now to submit a copy of your CV, or send it directly to adelaide.selby@hays.com.au

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