Category Manager

7 days ago


Australia ROBERT WALTERS AUSTRALIA Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at Robert Walters Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with stakeholders in a range of categories, planning, developing, sourcing, and managing procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of category management plans and strategies
  • Analyse business needs, commercial risks, and supply markets to inform category planning and sourcing
  • Develop, co-ordinate, and lead sourcing activities across a range of categories
  • Provide governance, advice, and guidance to internal stakeholders
  • Develop and administer contract management plans, negotiate changes and modifications
  • Plan and lead contract negotiations in the establishment and review of supply arrangements
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate procurement risks
  • Document procurement processes, decisions, and contractual arrangements
Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive management experience in procurement management
  • Experience in managing strategic sourcing activities for corporate professional services, human resources, logistics and storage, marketing and media, office-related supplies and services, travel & entertainment
  • Ability to develop robust detailed spend models including Total Cost of Ownership and risk modelling
  • Strong knowledge of market environment for categories
  • Ability to lead negotiations delivering value for money and reduced risk
  • Ability to develop risk mitigation strategies for complex procurement arrangements
  • People management skills with the ability to coach staff
About the Company

Our client is a leading provider of procurement and supply chain solutions. They are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters a culture of learning and innovation. They offer their employees ample opportunities for growth and development, and are dedicated to ethics, equity, and social justice.



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