Category Specialist

Description

• Maintains a current strategic overview of the relevant commercial attributes of the categories under management such as industry trends, demand trends, supply market, economic and social factors, benchmark information etc.
• Provides specialist advice and support with the monitoring and review of contract performance, including but not limited to Key Performance Indicator monitoring and reporting.
• Ensures purchases under the respective contract reflect agreed contract terms.
• Coordinates and manages contract life cycle, through the initiation of reviews and liaises with stakeholders with regard to the contract’s effectiveness.
• Consults with contract stakeholders and leads the process of development of procurement strategies, contract objectives, scope, procurement timeframes, benchmarks for evaluation, and other contractual terms.
• Manages contracts under assigned categories as per the current Contract management guidelines and /or as directed by the Manager
• Monitors and evaluates vendor performance against contract deliverables and agreed service levels to ensure contract compliance.
• Undertakes or participates in discussions with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve problems associated with the execution and/or management of contracts.
• Leads the strategic planning process, particularly with respect to contract requirements and participates in the preparation of business cases, procurement plans, risk management strategies and other relevant procurement and/or technical documentation.
• Evaluates variation proposals and interpretations of contract terms and provides appropriate recommendations to the relevant stakeholders

Requirements

• Demonstrated high level verbal, interpersonal, relationship management and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate effectively.
• Highly developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a large workload and achieve desired outcomes within required timeframes.
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a Transport & Logistics role or related industry would be preferrable
• Highly developed written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to prepare and present complex procurement and technical documentation.
• Ability to work successfully within a team and autonomously.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in the planning, development and/or management of high risk and complex contracts to meet the strategic and operational business needs within a complex organization.
• A tertiary qualification in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Category Management, Engineering, or relevant discipline (desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrated analytical, research and conceptual skills with the ability to provide appropriate solutions to highly complex problems and issues.
• Previous exposure to SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Advanced Microsoft skills
• High attention to detail, ability to analyse problems and provide appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced procurement category management across multiple categories.

Benefits

• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance