Category Specialist

3 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Super Retail Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Super Retail Group is the proud owner of four iconic brands: Supercheap Auto, rebel, BCF and Macpac, and is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest retailers. The talent of our teams and their passion for providing an experience which inspires and enhances our customers' leisure time drives our culture of innovation and opportunity.  

About the Role

Are you passionate about driving value through strategic procurement? We're looking for a proactive Category Specialist to support the continuous improvement of our Non-Stock procurement processes. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the execution of our Non-Stock Procurement Framework and ensuring we deliver maximum value to the business.

As part of our Group Procurement Team, you'll collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business to understand their needs, deliver savings, and manage supply risk—helping us meet our broader business objectives with confidence and clarity.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Supporting the Category Management teams in the development and execution of category plans through spend analysis, contracts review, and market research.
  • Tracking and analysing key procurement performance metrics, as well as reviewing procurement reporting to assist in identifying category opportunities and priorities for Category Management teams.
  • Providing support in the tender planning process.
  • Providing support to Contract Officers on supplier kick-off and on-boarding processes.
  • Overseeing SRG's engagement of the procurement team by monitoring enquiries received, prioritising and assigning as necessary.

About you

We're looking for a Procurement professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll need to bring a mix of technical procurement knowledge and interpersonal capabilities to succeed in this role.

In addition, you'll have:

  • Demonstrated procurement experience, including sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
  • Experience managing indirect spend categories is required for this role.
  • Strong technical aptitude with experience in report generation and data analysis.
  • Exposure to a variety of procurement categories.
  • Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Understanding of contract law and risk management.

WHY JOIN US? 

  • You'll get to join for an organisation with a culture that is driven by innovation and creating awesome experiences for our customers and teams, and will get to work alongside a diverse team across Super Retail Group that is representative of the communities we work in. 
  • Super Retail Group is a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation holder. 
  • We are committed to your professional development and will support on-going opportunities for both learning and progression. 
  • You will get access to generous discounts across all Super Retail Group brands, as well as access to our Perks Programme, including discounts on Health and Wellbeing, Entertainment, Travel and Accommodation and more. 

Our Culture of Inclusion

Super Retail Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support, promote and celebrate diversity and we recognise the benefits a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and customer experience. 

How to apply

Interested candidates for this role should apply by following the links and sending your resume.

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