Category Specialist

**Permanent Full Time | Working from home flexibly**:

- **Location: Alexandria, Sydney NSW**:

- **Utilise your experience in supporting Category Managers**

**About Ampol**

We are proud of our heritage. We have been powering better journeys for all Australians for over 100 years. As Australia’s very own fuel brand we are committed to making those journeys easier by meeting Australia’s needs at every step with the care and service we all deserve. And, as we grow, we continue to evolve, to ensure we have low carbon solutions that will meet the needs of our customers well into the future. Powering better journeys for today and tomorrow.

**About the role**

In this role you will assist the Procurement team, inclusive of Procurement Category Managers, in conducting data analysis, developing sourcing strategies, assisting with supplier negotiations, assessment of RFx submissions, development and administration of contracts and supplier performance management.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Support a team of Category Managers to deliver procurement activities
- Lead tactical procurement initiatives to deliver value to the business
- Assist the team in contract administration and management activities
- Review purchase orders and spend commitments to ensure compliance to policies
- Provide system support for the team and suggest continuous improvements
- Act as a trusted commercial advisor within procurement operations activities

**About you**

You will have experience in supporting a team of Category Managers in daily activities. You will have strong experience in managing multiple and conflicting priorities, stakeholder management and administration skills. You will be motivated to grow your career in procurement into a Category Manger role.

**Key skills and experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, legal, economics, finance or related discipline
- Experience in sourcing, contract administration or procurement
- Experience in supporting a team of Category Managers
- Knowledge of procurement fundamentals, sourcing and negotiations, contract implementation and management
- Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system and Procurement systems would be highly desirable

**Our benefits**
- Competitive Salary and performance bonus
- Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions
- Internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
- Paid Parental Leave - up to 12 weeks paid Parental leave, and up to a year off (unpaid)
- BabyCare Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work
- Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available
- Fuel up on us - receive a 25% fuel discount all year round for two privately used cars
- Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme
- Community giving day - spend one day volunteering with one of our partners