Strategic Procurement Category Manager

1 month ago


Parramatta, Australia West Recruitment Full time

Hybrid working
Large Infrastructure
circa $170,000

The Employer

West Recruitment is partnering with an Australian infrastructure organisation who operate in a fast moving and evolving industry who continue to grow and achieve impressive results. This business is on an exciting growth trajectory with more expansion related projects underway - now is a great time to join this business.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a procurment leader thaqt manages commercial relationships wih the business and suppliers through proactive engagement to ensure sustainable outcomes for the organisation. The role will provide thought leadership as a subject matter expert across the business to enable the delivery of the businesses straegic plans.

Key focuses include:

•Support the delivery of the Supply Chain Strategy, initiatives and objectives.
Conduct detailed analysis to gain insights to determine methods to market, cost modelling and value drivers including cost and risk reduction opportunities within current spend profile.
•Develop and manage the efficient and effective operational delivery of category management, demand management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and contract management.
•Develop Sourcing Strategies and business cases by analysing potential benefits, savings opportunities, liabilities and risk provisions by understanding and consider ESG and Risk Management obligations whilst undertaking sourcing and ongoing contract management activities.
•Lead the complex supplier negotiations that maximises not only commercial value but mitigates supply risk specific to each contract within the Portfolio.
•Continually challenge internal systems & processes and partner with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement ensuring delivery of business needs.
•Develop and implement Supplier Relationship Management activities, whilst actively managing supplier performance through Relationship management and embedding strong contract management principles with stakeholders.
•Provide guidance, coaching and support to business users for tactical and transactional procurement activities.

The Successful Candidate

This role will appeal to an experienced Procurment professional that partnering with stakeholders in developing and executing strategy. Expereince working in infrastructure, construction of the like would be advantagous.



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