Category Manager

8 hours ago

Concord West, New South Wales, Australia rawsongroup Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Rawson Group:

For over 45 years, Rawson Group has helped thousands of Australians make their dream home a reality, taking pride in our beautiful designs and quality build. From humble beginnings in country NSW, we have grown to be one of the largest and most trusted builders and land developers in NSW and the ACT.

About the role:

As a Category Manager – Indirect Materials/Key Suppliers, you will play a key role in shaping our procurement strategy, ensuring Rawson Group get the best value from our key suppliers while meeting business needs. You will lead discussions and negotiations with all of our suppliers to ensure the correct products are available, at the right price driving business savings and cost avoidance. You'll do this by developing and implementing category plans and negotiating contracts. Key to this is establishing and building upon strong relationships with stakeholders to drive efficiency and cost savings. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence at all levels.

Why Join Us?

More than a place to work, Rawson Group is a place to grow. Join our team and you'll be rewarded with:

  • Hybrid work with WFH days of Wednesday & Friday
  • Access to our employee assistance program for you and your family
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Optional 5 weeks paid leave
  • Flexible Work Options available
  • Friendly, social and collaborative team environment
  • Company Wide Reward and Recognition Platform, where points are redeemable for cash vouchers or days off
  • Recruitment Referral Program - up to $5000
  • Discount on home builds and land packages
     

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing spend in the indirect categories across the business
  • Work effectively with Procurement Manager to develop and implement category management strategies across Master BOQ headings in order to deliver best value outcomes
  • Implement structured agreements with supply chain covering pricing, service levels and specification
  • Assist in the identification and implementation of regional supply chains 
  • Negotiate and finalise terms of supplier's agreements
  • Review margin and ETS reports and assist in the implementation of initiatives to reduce costs and margin erosion
  • Assist with developing product and pricing information for promotional activities
  • Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of standard upgrade lists
  • Develop, manage and maintain professional relationships with supply chain
  • Work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders including Estimating, Finance, Selections Consultants, Drafting and Construction Teams.

About You:

Qualifications:

  • Tertiary qualification in Building/Construction or similar

Skills:

  • Strong negotiation skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication, personal presentational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Excellent process review and mapping skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Sales Experience/background (desirable)
  • Competence in using Microsoft Office Suite as well as other programs

Attributes:

  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Enjoys working under pressure
  • Comfortable with complexity and an appetite to address tough commercial decisions
  • Readily works as part of team
  • Accepts Accountability
  • Innovative thinker, appropriately challenges the status quo
  • Attention to detail
  • Readily adapts to different situations
  • Demonstrates Integrity and ethical behaviour

Everyone belongs at Rawson Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of building better together. We recognise all individuals, regardless of their gender, cultural origin, LGBTQIA+, disability, or neurodiversity and acknowledge that those from underrepresented groups may face unique challenges in the job application process. We encourage all candidates to apply - your unique experiences and perspectives is what makes us great. Please reach out to us, if you have any accessibility requirements throughout the application process - we will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals to ensure a smooth application process. 

What next?

If you're ready to grow your career with us, Apply Now

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