
Category Manager
1 week ago
**About the role**:
We are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Category Manager - Services to support Whyalla Steelworks and SIMEC Mining (approximately 60 km south of Whyalla). This services-focused role is responsible for managing mining-related and broader services contracts, overseeing pricing and rate negotiations, and driving value through strategic procurement. Working closely with Buyers and Category Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring competitive, compliant, and sustainable supplier arrangements that support both Mining and Primary Steel operations.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage contracts related to mining and associated services.
- Lead rate, pricing, quotation, and payment term negotiations.
- Develop and implement category management and sourcing plans aligned with business needs.
- Conduct spend analysis and establish/maintain outline agreements in SAP.
- Collaborate with Buyers and fellow Category Managers to optimise procurement outcomes.
- Oversee contract performance, compliance, and dispute resolution, ensuring value delivery.
- Provide procurement advice and support to operational and management stakeholders.
- Maintain strong supplier and contractor relationships to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
**About You**
- 3-5 years’ procurement experience, ideally in the mining or manufacturing industry
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and contract management experience.
- Proficiency in SAP (particularly spend analysis, outline agreements, and payment terms) and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Commitment to safety, governance, and continuous improvement.
**Desirable Skills**
- Mining procurement or services category management experience.
- Knowledge of national and international services markets and key cost drivers.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and influence cross-functional teams.
- Current driver’s licence and ability to travel as required.
**Key Benefits**:
Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
- **Generous parental leave**: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
- **Access to long service leave after 5 years**: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
- **Employee Benefits Program**: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
- **Corporate rates for private health insurance**: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
**About Us**:
**OneSteel Manufacturing**operates a mining and steel manufacturing business. As Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products we provide solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. With State and Federal Government investment, the Whyalla Mining and Steel Manufacturing assets form part of the sovereign security of Australia’s manufacturing sector.
**Why Work Here?**:
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.
- **Work with a greater purpose**: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
- **Work well - live better**: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
- **Build your own future**: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.
We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportuni
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