Category Specialist

Challenge yourself and add significant value to our Procurement team
- Category Procurement Specialist roles in Commercial & Operations
- Full-time, and fixed term positions available in Sydney or Melbourne

Our ability to stand the test of time has been no coincidence. We’ve come this far because we continue to evolve. It’s a challenge that never ends, and drives every individual in our team to make tomorrow better than today for our customers.

Driving sustainability, our procurement and supply chain function meet the demands of the Qantas Group’s diverse portfolio, while maximising the value from our supplier related expenditure.

Group Procurement is responsible for the sourcing and ongoing commercial relationships of our suppliers including leading or supporting RFPs, supplier negotiations, contract development, contract reviews and contract executions.

We have Category Procurement Specialist roles available across our Procurement Divisions of Technology and Commercial & Operations.

In your role as Category Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible foreplaning and executing simple to medium sourcing activities for your relevant category, in line with the Category Strategy and in consultation with Business Stakeholders.

The Category Procurement Specialist will ensure that appropriate procurement strategies are developed and applied to individual procurement projects, in accordance with the overall Category Strategy as well as specific operational requirements. You will take responsibility for sourcing activities within your categories, seeing them through from inception to contract execution. You will contribute to the development of the Category Strategy, working closely with the Category Manager.

You’ll have
- 3 - 5 years strategic sourcing, category management and procurement
- Tertiary qualifications in Procurement or Business Management
- Sound influencing, communication and negotiation skills.
- Able to demonstrate skills in influencing stakeholders, building effective business relationships with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to lead simple - medium negotiations
- Sound leadership skills with some ability in running cross functional projects/teams, delivering outcomes in a time sensitive environment.
- Project management experience
- Able to interpret and execute category strategies, analyse data and markets, professionally present findings and recommendations.
- Demonstrable commercial awareness and a passion for delivering commercially astute outcomes
- Flexibility and creativity - Innovative in approach and a willingness to challenge existing paradigms.

Why Qantas?

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time.

You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 14 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
- We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.
- We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its salary packaging for motor vehicles or electronic devices, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Applications close Monday 15th May

We’re committed to helping you build your career. With the support of your manager, let’s start a conversation about making your next move.