Category Portfolio Manager

3 months ago

Sydney, Australia Senior Leadership InfraBuild Full time

**About the role**:
Reporting to InfraBuild Head of Procurement the Category Portfolio Manager is an integral part of the Infrabuild Procurement leadership team. The role leads all commercial aspects of all the relevant Portfolio spend. Specifically, the purpose of the role is to provide leadership to source, negotiate and manage supplier contracts, identify value (both price and non-price), efficiencies, continuous improvements in cost and service, new equipment and performance reporting.
- _This role can be based out of Sydney (various locations), Newcastle or Melbourne (various locations) and will involve travel, both intrastate and interstate._

Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
- Develop, coach and mentor the Portfolio Category Team
- Ensure that portfolio spend contract coverage is maintained and contracts are frequently tested commercially
- Develop and implement multilayer action plans to deliver best overall outcomes
- Develop and challenge the current supply network design, model choice, utilisation, equipment and continuous improvement programs
- Actively manage risks associated with external spend, including commercial, contract, supplier dependency, financial, safety, service and reputation

Skills and experience:

- 20+ years strong commercial experience, managing complex high spend relationships
- Proven experience in delivering effective commercial outcomes and contract management
- Strong knowledge of category management
- Proven people leadership skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to interact at all levels including EGM/Board
- Strong analytical, conceptual, organisation and prioritisation skills
- A continuous improvement mindset

**Key Benefits**:
Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
- **Generous parental leave**:20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
- **Access to long service leave after 5 years**:Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
- **Corporate rates for private health insurance**: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

**About Us**:
InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

**Why Work Here?**:
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on **three pillars** that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.
- **Work with a greater purpose**:Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
- **Work well - live better**:We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
- **Build your own future**:Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.

**We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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