▷ [15h Left] Category Manager

1 week ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Kapitol Full time

Drive Long-Term Strategic Partnerships Across a Portfolio of Construction Suppliers & Sub-contractors.

Why Kapitol?

- Career Growth: Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programs.

- Innovative Work: Be part of industry-leading projects powered by cutting-edge technology.

- Well-Being Focus: Enjoy a safe, sustainable, and flexible working environment.

- Recognition & Impact: Contribute to award-winning projects that make a difference.

- Inclusive workplace: We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25.

As our new Category Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and managing a portfolio of strategic Trade Partners, helping us deliver quality projects, drive innovation, and build long-term industry partnerships.

What You'll Do:

- Develop and execute strategies for your portfolio of Trade Partners to ensure alignment with upcoming projects.

- Lead master contract negotiations covering core terms and conditions.

- Oversee performance management across projects, with a focus on safety, quality, financials, capability, and capacity.

- Act as the escalation point for Trade Partner issues, driving resolution and continuous improvement.

- Build strong, long-term relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

- Support the evolution of our Trade Partner Engagement Framework, including policies, procedures, and performance metrics.

- Contribute to risk management, compliance, and business continuity planning.

Who You Are:

- Self-starter with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes.

- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in vendor management, procurement, or commercial roles - ideally with major contractors or in large-scale construction environments.

- Proven ability to develop and execute portfolio strategies, negotiate complex contracts, and manage supplier performance.

- Strong supply chain knowledge and established industry networks.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Construction, or related fields are highly regarded.

What’s In It for You:

- Benefit from a continuous learning environment, with dedicated weekly training programs, and fast-tracked career growth.

- Access exclusive perks such as free health assessments and paid parental leave for both primary and secondary care givers.

- Join an organisation that believes in breaking down silos and fostering open, dynamic internal communications.

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders. We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role.

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