Category Specialist

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Ruc Cementation Mining Full time

**About RUC Mining**

Part of the Global Murray & Roberts Group, RUC Mining Contractors are an underground-based mining contractor with nearly 50 years of projects in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. With key underground operations and mining construction projects, we are leaders in mechanised mining, shaft sinking, raise drilling and boxhole boring whilst supported by our Kalgoorlie Services Centre.

**About the Role**
- The Category Specialist will support the Procurement Manager in effective supplier relationship management and dispute resolution
- Free onsite parking at the Belmont office
- Work within a diverse, supportive and friendly team

**Responsibilities***
- Act as an SME to the business - providing expertise in sourcing, trends and communicate supply chain constraints or advantages vertically
- Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category / categories
- Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
- Promote positive attitude and lateral thinking to supply team and wider business in terms of creative solution
- Support internal customers in the development of complex specifications and ensure goods and services are delivered according to contract
- Negotiate and challenge vendors on behaviour and nature of goods provided if not to company standards
- Hold quarterly review meetings with local vendors to analyse spend and ensure vendor is meeting expectations and KPIs

**About You**
- 3 - 5 years' experience in category management, contract management and strategic sourcing experience
- Ability to manage complex customer and supplier issues, including the ability to resolve supplier performance issues
- Experience in implementing contract and supplier management strategies and techniques, including strong negotiation skills and ability to successfully manage tender evaluation processes
- Able to work as part of a small team
- Have good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Underground Mining Experience desirable
- Have high level of excel skills and have experience using Pronto


  • Category Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Perth, Western Australia Hays | Procurement Full time $200,000 - $400,000 per year

    Category Specialist / Category Manager with Professional Services / Indirects - Start ASAPStrategic Role: Category Specialist / Category Manager - Global Indirect ServicesA leading global mining client is seeking a highly capable Category Specialist or Category Manager to join its procurement team. Focused on managing indirect services across a diverse...

  • Category Specialist

    5 days ago


    Perth, Western Australia Hudson Australia Full time

    Strong Category Management experience required.We have an exciting opening for a Category Specialist professional on a 12-month fixed-term basis. As a Category Specialist within Major Projects, you will manage the procurement of equipment, materials, and consumables for Major Projects across our client's business.**Duties/Responsbilities**:- Understanding...

  • Category Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Perth, Western Australia Buscojobs Full time

    Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX : MIN) is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia.We are an industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities.The OpportunityWe're looking for a...

  • Category Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Perth, Western Australia Civeo Australia Full time

    Join to apply for the Category Specialist role at Civeo Australia1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Category Specialist role at Civeo AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job DescriptionCategory Specialist: Own the detail. Lead the strategy. Optimise everything.Job DescriptionCategory...

  • Category Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Perth, Western Australia Civeo Australia Full time

    Join to apply for the Category Specialist role at Civeo Australia1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Category Specialist role at Civeo AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job DescriptionCategory Specialist: Own the detail. Lead the strategy. Optimise everything.Job DescriptionCategory...

  • Category Specialist

    1 week ago


    Perth, Western Australia Civeo Full time

    Category Specialist: Own the detail. Lead the strategy. Optimise everything.This role based in our Perth Corporate office, will require you to identify and tap into direct supply channels from domestic and international markets and manage the supply chain life cycle from sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier performance management, risk...

  • Category Specialist

    1 week ago


    Perth, Western Australia Hudson Australia Full time

    Within this role you will lead strategic sourcing activities and develop category plans through proactive engagement with the business to deliver value for money outcomes for key goods and services.Our client, an employer of choice, is building a team to deliver high-quality services and is seeking a Category Specialist to join their dynamic and highly...

  • Category Specialist

    2 days ago


    Perth, Western Australia Westrac Cat Full time

    OverviewJoin to apply for the Category Specialist role at WesTrac Cat.Location: Guildford, WA, AUReporting into the National Contracts Manager, the Category Specialist will join our Procurement team to lead strategic initiatives and drive performance improvements across high-volume procurement activities.This pivotal role is focused on delivering exceptional...

  • Category Specialist

    2 days ago


    Perth, Western Australia Mineral Resources Full time

    Osborne Park, WA, Australia, 6017- Permanent, Full time**MinRes can offer you**- ASX 200 Company - A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation- Our people's wellbeing is at the forefront of our thinking, with in-house Wellness Centre including on-site Mental Health Support.- Live Your Best Life Our benefits offer you access to deals, support and...

  • Category Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Perth, Western Australia Bruce Rock Engineering Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    At Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE), we design, build, and maintain road trains and transport equipment built tough for the rugged Australian outback. From humble beginnings, we've grown rapidly to become a leader in the road transport equipment industry, helping to shape the future of transport across Australia.Our success is driven by our commitment to...