Principal Category Specialist
1 week ago
An exciting permanent full-time opportunity, based in Brisbane CBD with hybrid working arrangements.
**Your new company**
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Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have more than 300 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community. Council employs an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. A job with us offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter.
You shall be joining the Strategic Procurement branch, based in Councils main office in Brisbane Square. You will be working a standard 36.25-hour week with a split office and work from home schedule available. You shall be required to attend the office every second Wednesday for an in-person team meeting.
**Your new role**
As the Principal Category Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering required business outcomes and strategic leadership in category management for high risk, high value contracts and strategic suppliers, and leading and mentoring category staff to achieve procurement outcomes across spend category groups.
With approximately 90 contracts under management, you will interact with projects to give advice and guidance to ensure the strategies and standardisation is met. This includes leading collaboration with internal stakeholders, value chain optimisation analysis, strategic sourcing including spend and financial analysis, demand management, contract management and supplier relationship management. The role also provides input to procurement policy and procedures, and leads the development and implementation of category plans that establish procurement strategy which deliver value for money to Council.
**What you'll need to succeed**
- leadership qualities and evidence of managing a team
- preferably mature category management experience or
- knowledge and an interest in IT
- experienced eye for detail
- strong and professional relationship building skills
**What you'll get in return**
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Benefits of working for Council include:
- flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary.
**What you need to do now**
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