Category Manager IT

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With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.

Join the team

Join Kmart Group's Procurement Team and contribute to our commitment to innovation, excellence, and delivering value. We are seeking a dynamic Category Manager - IT Procurement to drive our supply and service strategies to new heights. If you are passionate about driving excellence in IT procurement, influencing stakeholders, and delivering tangible results, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dynamic Procurement Team.

What you'll be doing

As the Category Manager - IT Procurement you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our IT procurement processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with IT stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement strategies that align with business objectives.
• Managing the procurement lifecycle from sourcing to contract management and supplier performance evaluation.
• Lead high-value negotiations to secure optimal terms and conditions for IT procurement activities.
• Conducting market research to identify potential vendors and technologies, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships.
• Ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency in procurement activities while maintaining quality standards.
• Foster and manage strong relationships with IT vendors, ensuring alignment with Kmart's values and expectations.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT procurement activities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and technological advancements to drive continuous improvement in IT procurement practices.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Proven experience in procurement, with a focus on IT goods and services, preferably in a retail or similar fast-paced environment
• Extensive experience in IT procurement, with a deep understanding of market trends, technologies, and supplier landscapes.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead high-value negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions and optimize procurement processes.

Benefits we'll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

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If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you - apply now