Category Manager

5 days ago

Newcastle, Australia Whitehaven Coal Full time

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

About The Role
Following the successful acquisition of Daunia and Blackwater metallurgical coal mines, we have created a new role in our Corporate Procurement Team. We are looking for a Category Manager to join our Procurement team in Newcastle. You will support the execution of Whitehaven Coal’s Procurement strategy and lead sourcing projects for goods and services at an exciting time for the company. We are looking for strong team players to join our tight knit friendly team culture. This role is a full-time permanent position based in our Newcastle office.

What You'll do
- Review spend analytics and develop sourcing strategies
- Lead competitive tendering activities
- Negotiate and establish contracts with key suppliers
- Analysis of vendor spend data
- Identify and mitigate commercial risk for the company
- Mentor and lead category team members
- Engage with senior stakeholders and establish award strategies which align with business objectives
- Helping deliver sustainable procurement outcomes.
- Occasional travel to operating sites will be required.

What You'll Bring

**The successful applicant will possess**:

- Extensive experience in leading high complexity Procurement, Category management or sourcing projects
- Strong negotiation skills and experience leading tenders
- Experience in managing category teams
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Established stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated capacity of effectively communicating with senior leaders
- Above average computer skills, mainly excel, word and powerpoint
- An understanding of mining, resources or construction industry is preferred but not essential

Why Whitehaven Coal
- Industry leading 26 Weeks Parental Leave
- $4k for successful referrals
- Learning and skills development through study assistance and leadership training
- Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
- Opportunities for career growth with new projects on the horizon

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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