Specialist Category Management

Specialist Category Management

Job ID 931728
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Australia - All, Australia - Brisbane
Categories Procurement / Supply

Applications close
17 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Make your mark with Thiess  

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.  

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values

About the Role:

As a Specialist, Category Management, you will play a key role in supporting the strategic and operational outcomes across the mining equipment category by leading sourcing initiatives, market analysis, supplier engagement and procurement activities with a focus on cost optimisation, risk mitigation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies for mining equipment, maintaining key documentation, supplier profiles, and spend data.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate supplier responses, and support negotiations, purchase orders, and contract administration in line with company policies.
• Build strong supplier relationships, gather product and service insights, monitor performance, and escalate issues as needed.
• Oversee key OEM agreements, including KPI reporting, quarterly reviews, dispute resolution and rise-and-fall provisions.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, finance, and HSE teams to align procurement with business needs and present category performance updates.
• Provide procurement support and guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient processes.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Education & Experience: A Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field is highly regarded.
• Core Skills: 5+ years' experience in strategic procurement or category management within the mining or heavy industries with knowledge of mining equipment markets and supplier landscape.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with outstanding negotiation skills and a strong understanding of mining/construction industry standards. Proficiency in systems like JD Edwards and strong technical capabilities are essential, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers.
• We're looking for an individual who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ability to adapt to challenges, work cohesively with internal and external stakeholders, and manage diverse priorities will be key to success in this role.

If you are detail-oriented, strategic in your approach, and ready to bring your expertise to a global leader like Thiess, this opportunity is for you. Join a team that values innovation and celebrates delivering results

What we offer

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project 
• Collaborative, values-led culture with a global reach.
• Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits package

About us 

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. 

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. 

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining. 

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining. 

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. 

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. 

Learn more 

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How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Please click the "apply" button to apply for this role.

Applications close: 31 October 2025

How to apply

Applications close
17 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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