Procurement Category Manager

3 days ago

Mulgrave, Australia Kmart Full time

**Brighter Futures Start here**

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**Join the team**

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our high performing team. The role reports to the Head of Procurement and will be responsible for developing, leading and implementing category plans and strategies based on research and analysis to optimise commercial outcomes at Group and Brand level.

**What you’ll be doing**- Partner with stakeholders and gain agreement on category strategies, provide best procurement outcomes and to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote collaboration- Lead negotiations on high impact, complex supply arrangements and contract issues to deliver better category outcomes- Work with the wider procurement team to develop, detailed contract management plans, KPIs, performance reviews, benefits tracking and reporting for significant procurement spend categories

**To be successful in this team you will have**:
- Strong level of experience in managing procurement category plans and strategies- Strong communication skills to efficiently communicate strategies and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.- Strong experience in building relationships- Ability to ensure effective governance, approach to procurement and contract management are integrated into procurement activities- Experience in developing procurement strategies based on market conditions, category/service analysis together with knowledge of business demand and requirements.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:
- A dynamic learning and support program- Competitive remuneration- Flexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy- A discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefits- An inclusive, fun recognition program- A bonus program- Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart, Target and Catch) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group.- Supportive leadership team and group culture- Free secure parking- Clear career pathways and opportunities to develop your skills within retail

**We’re here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day.

In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

**A place you can belong**

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