Category Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time
At Nanosonics, we believe in protecting patients by improving the safety of medical instrument reprocessing.
We're pioneers in infection prevention innovation, and our people are at the core of our success.
We're seeking a passionate Category Specialist to join our high-performing Procurement team and help deliver sustainable value through strategic sourcing and category management.
About the Role As a Category Specialist, you'll be responsible for managing procurement activities, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing initiatives across a defined portfolio of products and suppliers.
You will be accountable for supply continuity and act as a subject matter expert in your category, driving outcomes that align with business objectives, KPIs, and best practice procurement.
This is a role for someone who thrives on collaboration, is commercially astute, and is ready to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and evaluation within your assigned category portfolio.
Ensure efficient inventory management in collaboration with Supply Chain Planners.
Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and improvement plans.
Implement sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.
Develop and execute category strategies to meet short- and long-term business goals.
Identify and deliver cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
Negotiate contracts, set standard costs, and manage purchase price variance.
Monitor market trends to optimize pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans across supply chains.
Support change management and cross-functional collaboration for procurement initiatives.
Provide reporting, contribute to process improvements, and support colleagues as required.
Ensure compliance with QMS and OHS policies and procedures.
What You Bring1–3 years' experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supplier management (ideally in a global manufacturing or medical device environment).
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of supplier capability and cost structures.
Knowledge of procurement, packaging, and labelling within a regulated industry.
Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics365 preferred) and document management systems.
Skilled in data analysis, supplier performance management, and contract negotiation.
Financial literacy and ability to interpret P&L statements.
Knowledge of GMP and Quality Management Systems.
Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
Why Join Us?At Nanosonics, we're guided by our core values : Collaboration, Innovation, Discipline, Agility, and Will to Win.
We offer a supportive and dynamic environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
Be part of a growing global business where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of infection prevention.
Nanosonics is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
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