Procurement Category Specialist

6 days ago

North Sydney, Australia Davidson Full time

About the Company

This organisation is one of the world's largest providers of goods and services within its sector. It is a market leader around the globe and synonymous with top quality products, outstanding customer engagement and innovation of thinking throughout its procurement and supply chain function. The company is recognised as an employer of choice and heavily invests in people and processes to deliver excellent outcomes to customers, suppliers and employees alike.

Are you a Procurement Coordinator, Strategic Sourcing Officer or Buyer looking to move into a Category Management role?

As Procurement Category Specialist you will be responsible for a portfolio of spend categories that would include a broad variety of goods and services. Reporting to the Category Manager, this is an end-to-end role which will allow you to prepare and run sourcing events including RFQ/RFP/RFO, market review and negotiations. You will be highly analytical and use your data based insights to drive your commercial thought processes that will support decisions to optimise outcomes and deliver measurable procurement wins. You will work closely with your stakeholders and suppliers to ensure strong collaboration and engagement with all parties.

About You

You will have developed a broad exposure and understanding across key areas of procurement including preparation and delivery of end-to-end category plans. You will be adept at procurement spend analysis that allows you to provide detailed insights into the market and suppliers. You will be experienced at sourcing, managing vendors and evaluating their performance as well as understanding contracts and best in class procurement practices. Industry experience attained working within a Retail, Wholesale, Food Services, Catering, Beverage & Drinks, QSR, FMCG or similar would be distinctly advantageous. If you haven't worked in these sectors but have Procurement expertise - please apply

This role would suit someone looking to progress their career towards category management, having worked in a Procurement Analyst, Strategic Sourcing, Buyer or Procurement Coordinator role and looking to accelerate their professional growth.

The Benefits

  • This is an organisation that is a genuine investor in people. It provides outstanding opportunities to work with inspirational thinkers.
  • This is a permanent role with strong career progression
  • Salary commensurate with scope of the role and your own experience.

To Apply

  • If you would like to have your CV reviewed by Christian Bloomfield, please upload your resume using the online link provided. Click on 'Apply Now' to submit your CV.
  • If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion, please message Christian Bloomfield, Senior Partner at Davidson, on LinkedIn or email Christian.Bloomfield@davidsonwp.com
  • linkedin.com/in/christian-bloomfield/

** Please note applications can only be considered from candidates based in Australia, who hold valid Work Rights **

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