Procurement Category Manager

3 days ago

Perth, Australia Maxima Full time

6 Month Opportunity
- Fremantle Location
- Immediate Start
- $78 Per hour

We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager/Contracts to optimise relationships with all stakeholders and is responsible for all aspects of the strategic procurement plan for the Category.

Position overview:

- Maintains a strategic overview of commercial attributes of the Professional Services category
- Leads the strategic planning process, maintaining a whole of Category Strategic plan which is regularly communicated to internal stakeholders and key strategic partners
- Participates in the preparation of business cases, procurement plans, risk management strategies and other relevant Procurement documentation. 2. Contract development
- Is responsible for the Procurement lifecycle of the Category under management: planning, research, solicitation (tendering), contract management & completion.
- Collaborates with contract stakeholders (Branch sponsors) to lead the development of Procurement strategies, contract objectives, scope, timeframes, benchmarks for evaluation and other contractual terms.
- Oversees and develops contracts, ensuring stakeholder management is maintained throughout the various stages of the Procurement process in accordance with the their policies
- Manages the full life cycle of contracts under assigned categories.
- Oversees and ensures smooth transition in / out of Fremantle Ports supplier base for category of responsibility.
- Coordinates and manages vendors performance, initiating reviews and liaising with Branch stakeholders as to the contract’s effectiveness, both cost and performance.
- Ensures purchases under respective contract reflect agreed contract terms.
- Undertakes or participates in discussions with vendor and internal stakeholders to resolve problems associated with the execution and/or management of contracts, ensuring corrective actions are defined and executed.
- Evaluates variation proposals and interpretations of contract terms and provides appropriate recommendations to the relevant stakeholders.

Essential:

- Tertiary qualification and/or commercial experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. Strategic Procurement or etc
- Demonstrated interpersonal, relationship management and negotiation skills with ability to liaise, consult and negotiate effectively at senior levels.
- Demonstrated commercial experience in the planning, development and/or management of high risk, complex contracts to meet strategic and operational business needs within a complex organisation.
- Demonstrated ability in establishing and leading work groups and/or project teams, encouraging team contribution.
- Highly-developed written communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare and present complex Procurement and technical documentation.
- Demonstrated analytical, research and conceptual skills with the ability to provide appropriate solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Highly-developed organisational skills with ability to manage a large workload and achieve desired outcomes within timeframes.

If you are available and have at least 5-10 years experience, we would like to hear from you.

Maxima are committed to advancing workforce diversity and inclusion for all.

Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander and People Living With Disability are encouraged to apply.

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