Strategic Sourcing And Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Downer Group Full time

The Senior Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives within an assigned portfolio of indirect sourcing categories, which include labour hire & logistics, and a lead to assist with other indirect categories of goods and services as required. This is a full-time permanent position based in Sydney.

Group Procurement operates a shared services model with a focus on providing specialist services across Downer's business units in an integrated, responsive and efficient manner. The Senior Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager is a key advisor and reports to the Group Manager Strategic Sourcing - Category Management. This integral role forms part of the Group Procurement leadership team. This team collectively is responsible for delivering a best-in-class procurement function for a large, diverse and complex organisation.
- MCIPS preferred. Engineering &/or Financial Degree
- Preferrable, Post Graduate studies Procurement, Logistics &/or Supply Chain.
- Tertiary Qualified in a Business/Commercial related degree
- Experience in a large working environment would be ideal
- 5 to 7 years experience as a Procurement Category/ Contracts / Commercial Role/s in Temp Labour/ Labour Hire sourcing and Logistics category
- Good Communication, presentation and influencing skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong problem solving / solutions development skills
- Ability to manage cross functional teams and stakeholder groups
- Ability to drive change across the business

Downer offers employees a range of career support programs, wellbeing packages and financial benefits, available through us and our selected partners, including:

- ASX listed company; known for career planning and progression opportunities
- North Ryde office - drive to work & Childcare Centre in the same building, with preferential acceptance
- EAP Program, Salary sacrifice superannuation;
- Banking, vehicle, and travel & accommodation discounts
- Discounts on technology products; and

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