Category Specialist

4 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia Hays Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Permanent position with a growing team
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Competitive Remuneration in excess of $185k total package

Your new company

A leader in industrial manufacturing with a strong history in WA is now seeking an expert Logistics Procurement specialist to join its expanding team. As business is growing, they are looking to engage an operational subject-matter expert who can strategise, improve upon, and execute optimal Logistics category plans in order to leverage supplier relationships and economies of scale within local and international movements.

Your new role

You will be responsible for supporting various business groups in all Logistics Procurement (rail, ocean, intermodal) related functions, including but not limited to supplier performance management, contracting, escalations for supplier or payment related issues and Procurement SOP compliance. As a leader, you will also be involved in projects pertaining to the value-add of the function, engaging with senior stakeholders on enhancement implementation, system / process design and change requests unique to each phase. You will also identify and recommend opportunities for Continuous Improvement, Data-driven Analytics and user education.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven track record in Logistics Procurement / Category Management roles across Heavy Equipment or O&G industries, with measurable achievements in cost management around Dangerous Goods commodities
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and analytical skills, managing expectations upwards and downwards, ideally with experience in lean environments.
  • Able to showcase effective business case presentations, including risk management strategies, to key stakeholders eg: leadership, clients, 3rd party governance.
  • Self-driven with a leadership mindset, a sense of urgency
  • Dynamic working style with familiarity with Excel, Oracle or SAP (MM Module and others) and e-Procurement systems
  • Note: Role is only open to candidates with full rights to work in Australia. No work sponsorship will be provided.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Hybrid working arrangements: WFH, Office, Site
  • Opportunity to work on pioneering change management projects
  • Long-term career growth within an organisation that encourages internal mobility

Diversity
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

What you need to do now

If this is your next career move, click 'apply now' to submit your CV. *Please be advised only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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