Category Specialist

2 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia ASR Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Specialist to join our team at ASR Recruitment. As a Category Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing key strategies and driving performance across your nominated category.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in procurement projects to ensure timely execution and adherence to project milestones
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to define procurement requirements, objectives, and deliverables
  • Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost savings and execute across your category
  • Manage your category, including supplier management, pricing and portfolio, and revenue/margin management
  • Negotiate favourable pricing with suppliers and implement strategic commercial outcomes
  • Research potential vendors and assess their capabilities
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards
  • Contract management and negotiations
About You
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar position within heavy industry
  • Proven experience in contracts, procurement, compliance, and quality environments
  • A proven understanding of advanced contracting and sourcing concepts
  • High attention to detail, ability to analyse problems, and provide appropriate solutions to mitigate commercial risk and improve value to the business
  • Previous exposure to SAP
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
What We Offer

We value our team members in every way possible. Flexible work options are available for this role, and we offer a competitive salary package and a comprehensive benefits package.



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