Category Manager

3 days ago


Perth, Australia HAYS Full time

Fixed-term contract category manager opportunity in the public sector - based South of the River.
Your new organisation

This Government Trading Enterprise has a vacancy for a strategic category manager to join them for a 12 month-fixed term contract position. With an experienced and supportive team, this is a fantastic opportunity further develop your strategic procurement skills.

Your new role

This role is responsible for the management of end-to-end procurement from planning to the management of contracts for goods, works and services. Duties and responsibilities will include:

- Development of procurement plans
- Tendering, negotiation and evaluation of tender response
- Management of your assigned portfolio of contracts, including strategic category decisions
- Spend management

What you’ll need to succeed

Essential requirements for this role include:

- Prior experience in the development and management of high risk and complex contracts
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Well developed time management and organisational skills

What you’ll get in return
- 12-month contract within a hands-on procurement role
- Salary between $125,000 - $135,000 depending on experience
- Free parking, gym membership and extra annual leave among other benefits

What you need to do now

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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