Procurement Category Manager

Global Building Products business with over 136 years of brand presence
- Working cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the business
- Based in Sydney CBD, minutes from bus and train stations

James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

With a diverse workforce of over 1,000 employees across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

**The Opportunity**

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this role will be responsible for assisting in the planning, analysis, and management of a broad range of indirect spend categories within the James Hardie business.

**What you’ll do**
- Ownership of the “Indirect” categories (including, but not limited to, spend areas associated with Marketing, I.T., Labour Hire, Travel, Fleet, etc).
- Develop, execute, and maintain a comprehensive category strategy capable of delivering best value in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
- Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders - internally as a business partner with other functions to ensure alignment in strategies and execution of annual priorities and longer-term growth initiatives; as well as externally, as part of negotiations and contract management with suppliers.
- Provide category analysis, insight and support to internal stakeholders and provide category representation at James Hardie meetings.
- Pursue continuous improvement in assigned categories by uncovering hidden areas of underperformance to drive cost improvements and increase profitability.
- Ensure that all vendors are operating in compliance with the James Hardie Procurement policy

**What you’ll bring**
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering or related field with strong academic results
- Procurement qualifications (e.g. MCIPS) are desirable but not mandatory
- 5+ years’ experience in a procurement role
- 2+ years’ of experience working with “Indirect Procurement” categories
- Knowledge of procurement methodologies with an ability to deliver best value for money results
- SAP experience would be ideal but not mandatory
- Ability to build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Detail orientated with a strong sense of urgency
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations

At James Hardie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the opportunity for people who value clear vision and a diverse culture to build a career in one of the most well recognised local manufacturing brands. Here’s what you can expect when you join our Smart, Driven and Real team:

- Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
- Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
- Product discounts
- Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks
- 2 Volunteer days per year
- Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
- Online shopping discounts
- International & domestic development and progression opportunities
- Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
- Annual business conferences with Award gala dinners
- Free annual health checks
- Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
- Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.

It’s Possible with James Hardie