Category Specialist Major Projects East
About the Position:
In partnership with our leading Mining & Resource Client, WorkPac is currently seeking an experienced Category Specialist - Major Projects to provide specialist advice and execute Category Management activities in line with specified guidelines and business requirements to safely and sustainably increase productivity, lower costs, manage risks and unlock organisational value. This position will be based in Brisbane, for an initial fixed term contract of 6 months in duration and competitive remuneration package.
Responsibilities will Include:
Drive cross-functional outcomes through collaborative engagement and influencing underpinned by deep sourcing expertise and end-to-end category and contract management;
Works collaboratively with the Planning, Projects and Functional Teams in order to develop and execute a robust Sourcing Plan while addressing the future needs of the business.
Responsible for (but not limited to) the Major Projects East category portfolio
Supports the Category to source goods and / or services to ensure both project and optimal commercial outcomes are achieved, including:
Analysis of opportunities to optimise spend and reduce supply and project risk across categories
Develops effective relationships with internal business leaders to understand current and future business requirements, to forecast demand, and verify established contracts are effective
Ensures that the necessary Contract handover activities are completed to enable the Major Projects team to effectively administer the Contract.
Develops collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure optimum delivery quality and sustained performance in line with business and project objectives. This also includes supporting resolution of supplier performance issues and escalations
Develops and executes category and sourcing strategies that optimise cost and are strategically aligned to the Major Projects portfolio
Assisting with and/or leading commercial contract negotiations with vendors for strategic contracts
Engaging with key stakeholders across the business to seek endorsements & approvals
Requirements of the Role:
Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Contracts/ Category Specialist or Similar Position within an Supply/ Projects Environment with minimum of 12 months experience in strategic sourcing or category management
Relevant Tertiary Qualification - Highly Regarded
Experience in developing commercial strategies and leading negotiations in a project environment.
Sound understanding of financial and business concepts to analyse and maximize commercial contracting outcomes
Full Rights to work within Australia
Job Reference Number 6123J20221888
How to Apply:
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WorkPac Recruitment Manager Hayley Slater on (07) 4979 8659 or hayley.slater@workpac.com quoting the above reference number.
About WorkPac
WorkPac is Australia's leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, light industrial, and healthcare sectors. We are proud to partner with some of the country's leading companies to deliver rewarding permanent, contract, temporary, and traineeship recruitment opportunities.
At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, and treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.
Job title: | Category Specialist Major Projects East |
Contract type: | Contract |
Location: | Brisbane |
Industry: | Other Mining, Oil & Gas |
Job expiry: | 2022-06-28 |
Reference: | 6123J20221888 |