Coordinator, Category Management

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Deakin University Full time

**Job no**: 564837
**Work type**: Full-time
**Location**: Flexible, Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
**Categories**: Administration, Finance
- Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and continuing position - **commencing from** **24 February 2025**:

- HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation

**Why work with us?**

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

**Position overview**

**As a Coordinator, Category Management you will**:

- Contributing to the development and implementation of strategies for assigned categories of goods and services, ensuring alignment with the university’s needs and objectives.
- Analysing category spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Manage relationships with vendors, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and resolution of any issues. Ensuring that vendors meet performance standards and contractual obligations.
- Collecting and analysing data related to supplier performance, category spend, and market trends to support strategic decision-making and procurement planning.
- Identifying and recommending improvements to procurement processes and practices within assigned categories to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.***

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
- Experience and expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Strong understanding of category management and vendor management principles and practices.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools, as well as Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

**Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5 January 2025.**

**Are You Ready?**

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

**Advertised**: 06 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 05 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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