Procurement Category Manager

1 week ago


Pinkenba, Queensland, Australia Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd Full time

Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters & accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, construction equipment and tools.

With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 86 countries, 35,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 10 billion Euro (in 2019), the Knauf Group is offering a range of career opportunities - in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, and Africa

About the role:


Knauf is seeking a passionate, experienced, and influential
Procurement Category Manager to join our ambitious Supply chain team based in
Pinkenba, QLD.


The Procurement Category Manager Indirects - Engineering/Maintenance reports to the Head of Procurement and will engage with Knauf business units to identify opportunities, develop, and drive the annual Procurement program resulting in measurable value delivery to Knauf stakeholders.


Role responsibilities:

  • With input from the business stakeholders, develop, maintain, and implement procurement category strategy/plans for the assigned portfolio of Plant Maintenance / Engineering
  • Plan and lead supplier negotiations for this category
  • Driving targeted outcomes from teambased procurement and category management activities
  • Develop and implement supplier KPIs, performance measurement tools and monitor performance
  • Take a leadership role in delivering value through the establishment of agreements between Knauf and its suppliers within critical spend categories
  • Manage relationships of significance jointly with managers in the business units to ensure that the needs of the business are met, and that future opportunities with the suppliers are developed
  • Improve master data information for this category
  • Manage and minimize any risk to the business by understanding and documenting areas of risk in the procurement of goods and/or services
  • Process Improvement in conjunction with the business unit stakeholders, establish operational processes for the businesses to engage suppliers
  • Relevant Commerce, Business qualifications highly regarded
years of relevant experience in a similar role required

  • Strong commercial acumen and vision to align with strategic objectives
  • Superior negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ability to be persuasive and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation
  • High degree of problem solving and decisionmaking ability

Why join Knauf?

  • Competitive salary (base + super)
  • Yearly pay review
  • 14week Parental Leave (Primary Carer)
  • Challenging and exciting career progression
  • Opportunity to work in a highpaced and safe work environment
  • Knauf values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of the recruitment process successful applicants will be required to complete preemployment screening which may include a medical and police clearance._


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