Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Blackbook Recruitment Full time

Category Manager Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team at Blackbook Recruitment. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for engaging with internal stakeholders to understand their medium to long-term needs and transforming those insights into effective category management plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Category Manager to connect with internal stakeholders and gain a deep understanding of medium to long-term business needs.
  • Craft innovative procurement and sourcing strategies by analyzing market trends and building valuable market intelligence.
  • Collaborate closely with the strategic sourcing team to ensure category requirements align with both immediate objectives and long-term goals.
  • Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and proactively address challenges to maintain strong relationships.

Requirements:

  • At least 5+ years experience in a procurement/contracts role.
  • Tertiary qualification in business management, supply chain management or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing a procurement function or improving existing procurement practices.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

What's on offer?

  • Relocation assistance available.
  • A competitive salary package AUD: $125,000 – $150,000 (inc super).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a savvy procurement professional to join a growing function that is responsible for a $300M spend. If you're passionate about driving continuous improvement and innovation in sourcing, this could be the perfect fit for you.


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