Senior Category Specialist

2 months ago


Perth, Australia Michael Page Full time
  • 12 Month Contract
  • Leading Mining Business

About Our Client

My client is a world class WA mining business with a global presence and a diversified asset portfolio. Values driven and with a strong community presence, you will have the opportunity to work for an innovative and market leading organisation.

Job Description

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, your role will be to look after a portfolio of high value contracts. This will include;

  • Manage a source to contract process for the suite of goods and service agreements such as maintenance, civil and construction among others
  • Identify and implement category management plans to effectively deliver value through sourcing and contract management
  • Manage the tender process including evaluation, recommendation and award
  • Identify opportunities to deliver cost savings initiatives and contracts & procurement best practice
  • Guide the business units through the development of procurement & contract strategy including risk management, negotiation, evaluation, award, contract drafts and supplier management

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment across multiple packages with the ability to think on your feet and adapt to an environment of change

  • You will be experienced in end to end contracting and procurement, particularly within major projects or category management
  • Knowledge and experience developing and managing procurement and contract strategies
  • You will have a strategic and commercial mindset with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders at different levels
  • Candidates with a management consultancy background will be looked upon favourably
  • You will have a strong attention to detail while being able to work through ambiguity and often without structure
  • Candidates who are self-driven and can take initiative to deliver innovative approaches to your own portfolio as well as the wider team will succeed in this role

What's on Offer

  • 12 month initial contract
  • Opportunity to work on world class projects and operations
  • Competitive hourly / daily rate
  • Hybrid working opportunities


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