Category and Contracts Manager

7 days ago

Perth, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

Success in this role requires a blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively across diverse operational areas.

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, where you'll lead procurement and category management activities across critical areas, driving value, innovation, and efficiency. This is an exciting **6 month contract (with potential to extend)** based in a collabrative team where your strategic skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities will make a tangible impact.***

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute category strategies to optimise value and align with business objectives.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including tendering, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance and driving continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide strategic procurement advice.
- Oversee contract management activities, ensuring compliance, cost control, and risk mitigation.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and benchmarking against industry standards.
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to governance, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.***

**Skills, Experience and Qualifications**:

- Proven experience in procurement and category management, ideally within energy, utilities, mining, or construction sectors.
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and delivering cost-saving initiatives.
- Experience in managing high-value contracts and driving supplier performance.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across business functions.
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
- Degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is desirable, along with relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS).

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