Procurement Category Specialist

6 days ago

Greater Brisbane QLD, Australia Michael Hill Full time

Are you a strategic procurement expert with a passion for delivering value and driving sustainable change? We are seeking an experienced **Procurement Category Specialist** to provide expert technical advice, manage key categories and vendors, whilst assisting in the development of robust procurement processes and policies. In this role, reporting to our General Counsel & Company Secretary you will be pivotal in building procurement capability, partnering with stakeholders, whilst ensuring our sourcing efforts deliver cost efficiencies.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide expert procurement advice on planning, sourcing, policy development, systems, and supplier development to meet business needs.
- Lead the management of key procurement categories and vendors to ensure value for money and mitigate risk.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline procurement processes and enhance transparency.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to develop innovative sourcing strategies that challenge suppliers and drive competitive outcomes.
- Design and implement procurement strategies and performance metrics.
- Produce regular procurement reports and maintain transparent procurement resources for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure procurement activities align with Michael Hill’s sustainability objectives across People, Product, and Planet.
- Champion a continuous improvement culture to enhance procurement value and efficiency.

**More about you**:

- Proven experience in strategic sourcing and strong commercial acumen.
- Advanced data analysis and reporting skills to support decision-making.
- Category planning with a focus on aligning to strategic objectives and KPIs.
- Development and delivery of category reporting and procurement insights.
- Experience managing end-to-end tender processes.
- Ability to work with legal teams to develop and negotiate contracts and governance documentation.
- Oversight of supplier governance and contract performance.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and implement meaningful change and improvements.

**Required Experience**:

- Strong procurement knowledge, including procurement practices, frameworks, and governance.
- High proficiency in systems and data analytics tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple objectives and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Bachelors Degree in Business/ Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Law or similar field desired but not essential.

**Why join Michael Hill**:

- Global exposure, working from the global support centre here in Brisbane.
- Be part of a business that values innovation and a strategic approach to procurement.
- Access development opportunities and take a leading role in shaping procurement excellence.
- State of the art modern office, located in Cannon Hill, with complimentary parking.
- Amazing discounts on our beautiful products
- Rewards gateway offering a wide variety of discounts, Private health discounts, access to Fleet partners (novated lease) and many more perks

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