Manager - Category

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Compass Group Full time

Compass Group is the global market leader in providing food and beverage to customers in a range of food service environments.

We operate in over 50 countries, employ over 510,000 people, and are a recognised top 10 employer worldwide.


Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Category Manager will provide leadership and direction in the categories under management, including supply market commercial management and development, strategic long-term planning and execution, and contract and risk management activities to meet business needs across our client's portfolio nationally.

The Category Manager will also drive category management execution on focused spend areas and execution of strategic commodity plans with a high focus on strategic sourcing, integrating supply strategies with our Clients Members business requirements and long-term strategies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic sourcing & Category Strategy Execution
  • Client Engagement
  • People Management & Leadership
  • Heath, Safety and Security Management
  • Supplier Performance Management

The Person:

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Relevant completed or partial tertiary qualification Economics/Business/Commerce, CIPS, IFPSM or AAPCM qualification or equivalent is highly regarded:

  • Negotiating
  • Advanced


Drive for Results
  • Advanced


Building Effective Teams
  • Intermediate


Timely Decision Making
  • Intermediate
  • Communication (Written/Presentation)
  • Advanced


Customer Focus
  • Advanced


Planning
  • Advanced


Supplier Relationship Management
  • Advanced
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5 years+ procurement, strategic sourcing in a full end to end lifecycle management role
:

  • A proven record of delivering value and cost reductions through strategic sourcing and category management within any spend category
  • Change management experience in a complex multi divisional and / or projectbased organisation
  • Prior experience in building strong business relationships and working collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders
  • Procurement experience across multiple industries or businesses
  • First class analytical and communication skills

Why work at Foodbuy Australia?
Our passion for procurement is led by our Supply Chain talent. We seek to establish true partnerships with our Clients and Supply Partners delivering growth and innovation for all. Our Values represent the cornerstone of how we achieve this together.


You will join us at an exciting time as we continue to invest in our people, our capability and in the core systems and processes that ensure we deliver great service to our Member Clients.

As the sole sourcing partner for our parent company, Compass Group Australia, you will be offered an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs and company discounts.


If you are looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Foodbuy Australia is for you.


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