Category Specialist

**At BAE Systems Australia**
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

**About the OPPORTUNITY**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Specialist - Business Services to join our business based in Adelaide, reporting to the Category Manager - Business Services.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

The Category Specialist is responsible for the establishment, placement and management of the appropriate contracting arrangements with capable suppliers to deliver the cost, schedule, quality and safety requirements of the business, which, through effective relationship and performance management, maximise value and minimise risk.

Key responsibilities include:

- Act as a member of the category management team, collaborating with and providing category specific direction and advice to the procurement team, all lines of business and corporate functions as required
- Manage end to end procurement activities including, but not limited to, expressions of interest, requests for information, requests for quotation, requests for proposal, requests for tender, supplier negotiations and contract development and execution
- Support the management and execution of enterprise category strategies, ensuring that category objectives are delivered
- Ensure adherence to contractual obligations through effective contract management, including payments, claims, warranties, cash flow, flow down of contract amendments and alignment of agreements in order to achieve overall category strategy.
- Create and maintain formal contract management plans where required
- Manage category/enterprise level supplier negotiations and finalise supplier agreements in accordance with set procedures and Delegations Of Authority (DOA)

**About YOU**
- A high level of understanding of contractual terms and agreement development is essential.
- We require a professional with prior experience in a category management or an end-to-end procurement role.
- Previous experience in categories such as engineering consultancy, professional services, financial tax, and security services will be highly regarded.
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.

**About US**

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

**Clearances**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.