Strategic Category Lead

1 day ago

Australia beBeeProcurement Full time $104,290 - $187,489

Job Title: Senior Project Procurement Manager

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Description:

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This role plays a key part in shaping the energy future of Australian communities by overseeing strategic procurement for high-value, complex projects. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills, with experience in procurement within project environments.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Lead the development and execution of category and project procurement strategies to improve speed to market, reduce risk, and deliver innovation and commercial value.
  • Influence critical business decisions through market intelligence, cost driver analysis, and sourcing insights that shape project outcomes.
  • Manage end-to-end tendering and negotiation processes to ensure contracts are commercially sound and aligned with project deliverables.
  • Bild and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and procurement champion.
  • Own supplier relationships for key categories, defining KPIs, leading performance reviews, and driving continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, delivery, legal, and analytics teams to ensure procurement strategies are integrated and effective.
  • Support compliance and governance, ensuring procurement activities align with policy, process, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coach and guide sourcing teams, providing leadership and expertise to elevate procurement capability across the organisation.
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Requirements:

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  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil, or Construction (Master's/MBA preferred).
  • 10–15 years' experience in procurement within project environments, ideally in utilities or infrastructure.
  • Strong stakeholder management and contract negotiation skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP/e-Procurement systems.
  • A curious mindset, collaborative spirit, and a drive to simplify complexity and deliver results.
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Benefits:

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  • We offer competitive pay, including leave entitlements and benefits that support work-life balance.
  • A paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner or for a cause that matters to you.
  • A range of perks, including purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts, and more.
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What We Offer:

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  • A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
  • The opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects.
  • A focus on professional development and career growth.

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