Category Director

6 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Troocoo Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

We are seeking a Category Director to lead a category team in alignment with the overall procurement strategy for this critical Queensland department. You will be responsible for managing and providing leadership, support and guidance to the category team and for developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies.

In this role you will be responsible for negotiating and facilitating implementation of long-term agreements and/or partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will be involved in facilitating and driving cost reduction initiatives within the category by improving performance and quality and by driving down total cost of ownership within the supply base.

Your key responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy and develop objectives that are aligned with the department and whole of government priorities, including drawing on contributions from key whole of government stakeholders, and internal subject matter experts.
  • Oversee the development, coordination and implementation of the category strategy and monitor and report on progress, including input to performance reports for the governing body for the department's procurement strategy and other key stakeholders.
  • Develop deep category, product and supplier knowledge to facilitate the planning, coordination and realisation of projects and activities that drive continuous improvement within the category and the procurement function.
  • Delivery of the category strategy including specified outcomes and key performance indicators.
  • Set baselines, targets, track benefits and finalise savings.
  • Ensure standard procurement processes that comply with the department's governance requirements are adhered to by the category teams whilst also identifying opportunities to improve those processes.
  • Manage and control the agreed overhead budget for the category team.
  • Ensure adequate analysis and planning is undertaken to enable effective supplier negotiations which delivers a sound cost base and strategic commercial agreements which optimise value for money.
  • Ensure early procurement engagement in significant spend areas to maximise procurement's impact.
  • Provide coaching to team members' which supports individual professional development and actively supports ongoing learning and development.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for employee engagement and ensure appropriate communication is in place to ensure that a culture of accountability and customer service developed.
  • Share knowledge and best practice for the category across the Strategy Procurement team as well as the procurement community and encourage and foster a customer facing environment focused on productivity.

If you would like to know more about this role please reach out to Alison Detaille

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