Category Specialist

7 days ago

Perth Airport Western Australia Hays | Procurement Full time

Category Specialist - Strategic Procurement - Hugely successful mining client

Permanent Career Opportunity - Category Specialist Procurement

A leading mining services organisation in Perth's eastern suburbs is seeking a Category Specialist Procurement - Transport & Logistics/MRO to shape procurement strategy and deliver commercial impact across WA and NSW. This permanent role offers flexible hours and one day a week working from home.

The Opportunity

This is not a transactional role. The Category Specialist will drive procurement strategies, negotiate high‑value contracts, and ensure suppliers deliver against business priorities. With a strong focus on Transport & Logistics, the role demands commercial acumen, stakeholder influence, and the ability to turn market insights into measurable outcomes.

What You'll Do

  • Lead category planning and contract negotiations with senior stakeholders
  • Build strategies that balance cost, risk, and long‑term value
  • Manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and performance
  • Monitor supplier delivery and drive continuous improvement

What You Bring

  • Demonstrated experience in advanced procurement category management across multiple categories.
  • Extensive experience in the planning, development and/or management of high risk and complex contracts to meet the strategic and operational business needs within a complex organisation.

Why Apply?

This is a chance to step into a strategic procurement role with real influence, permanent career stability, and the flexibility to balance work and life.

What you'll get in return

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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