Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Bradken Full time

**Bradken** is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector.

As an
**experienced Category Manager for Capital & Utilities**, you will be the owner for a spend category by developing and executing agile global Category Management Plans with a forward-looking 1-5-year timeframe with the intent to create value by reducing operational costs, risk and fulfilling strategic business requirements.

As a
**procurement expert with a strategic foresight**, you will support and execute initiative plans on the Procurement Platform including; project creation, savings pipeline, baselines, negotiate commercial terms / pricing and lead-time.

You will establish supply chains, run RFT / RFP’s, collaborate with business, legal, develop and close contracts, enter contracts into the database and maintain the contract database to meet deadlines throughout the procurement lifecycle.

You will build and nurture internal relationships to understand business drivers, ensure the category is meeting strategic direction for Bradken and provide internal customers with insights regarding category trends globally and within their region.

As a dependable team player within our procurement team, you will establish and execute Supplier Relationship Management through supplier segmentation, supplier risk assessments, continuous improvement initiatives, Business Unit needs and embed metrics to measure supplier performance, promote joint cost reduction.

With great attention to detail and thorough understanding of the business needs, you will maintain a high degree of compliance concerning Procurement activities and vendor management.

As a supply chain professional who enjoys busy and a hands-on role, you will provide monthly reporting on budget and key deliverables.

**Key Criteria**:

- Tertiary qualifications relevant to procurement
- business or contract law will be highly regarded
- CIPS or similar qualified
- Extensive experience in a similar Category or Procurement position within the manufacturing industry
- Experience in developing Category or Procurement strategic plans

There is more to this exciting opportunity to join an industry leader and work with a global team of Supply Chain professionals on both operational and transformational projects.

**This role can be based in Brisbane or Newcastle, Australia or Coimbatore, India.**

***

**Why join our team at Bradken?** We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time. We offer competitive pay and Total Reward packages. We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.
- 100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead._

**_16 June 2023._**

**Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.**

**WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES**
- Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs._


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