Category Manager, Capital

4 weeks ago

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Category Manager to join our Coles Procurement team. Reporting into the Senior Category Manager, Capex, Ops & Automation, this is a key role in maximising values whilst managing third party risk, developing and executing capital goods & services plans to deliver sustainable, innovative outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with contract managers to maintain Coles' Third-Party Risk Management processes and meet Coles' commitment to engage with suppliers ethically, responsibly, and fairly
  • Represent Coles as a commercial partner for engagements across Supermarkets, Liquor, and Coles Local
  • Commercial lead for negotiations with supplier counterparts to realise benefits & mitigations, including key commercial items and contract formalisation
  • Developing and executing key sourcing initiatives/projects to conclusion whilst maintaining ongoing alignment with key business customers and other relevant stakeholders
  • Support the Senior Category Manager with market research, commodity tracking, strategy development and sensitivity analysis to support the ongoing management of contracts and categories

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed commercial experience, with demonstrated experience developing, executing, and maintaining category strategy and vision across a range of categories. You will also have:

  • Related tertiary qualification, ideally with Commerce, Legal, or Procurement background
  • Strong experience in procurement or in the commercial management industry
  • Demonstrated experience in sourcing, project management, data analysis and negotiations
  • Influence stakeholders with persuasive recommendations and arguments, underpinned with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Interpretation and application of relevant legislation and regulations as it relates to the purchase and supply or goods and services
  • Experience in contract dispute resolution

What's in it for you?

  • Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
  • Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
  • Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
  • Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
  • Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
  • Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
  • Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

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