Category Principal/Manager

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Stanmore Resources Full time

Company Description

The Opportunity 

Based in Brisbane, you will lead and execute Category Management activities in line with specified guidelines and business requirements to confirm surety of supply and minimum supply risk for our business.  You will work to ensure the value of commercial contracts are maximised whilst supporting operational safety, volume and cost targets.  This will include:

  • Developing and executing sourcing activities contributing to the Business/Sites/Local/Project Supply Sourcing Plan.
  • Commercial ownership of all spend for all areas of Stanmore
  • Planning and executing portfolio of sourcing projects enabling category strategies and managing on-time delivery minimising disruption to the business operations.
  • Executing local category strategies and contract coverage to support Operational Strategies and process automation.
  • Applying Category Management & Purchasing processes in alignment to design intent, local operating procedures, audit & Group Level obligations.
  • Collecting requirements and analyses of key data inputs from multiple sources (internal and external) to build robust category and sourcing strategies mid to long-term.
  • Validating application of procedures for issuing and evaluating tenders.
  • Leading commercial negotiations with Suppliers, review contract award recommendations and contracts for approval and resolve supplier performance or contract issues.

About You 

You will be an excellent communicator who is driven and flexible to work across a diverse range of commodities.   If you have: 

  • Min 5 years in a commercial/ Supply environment, (Mining & Metals preferred)
  • Minimum Diploma in Business, Commerce, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines 
  • Strong experience in developing commercial strategies and leading high value strategic negotiations, strong understanding mining categories and ERP systems.

You might be the right fit for the Stanmore Resources Supply team  

Our Benefits

  • Great work/life balance with hybrid work/home options
  • Benefits include full gym membership and other discounts on products/services through Flare.
  • Supportive, friendly team 

Who we are?

Stanmore is an Australian resources company with operations and exploration projects in the Bowen and Surat Basins.  We are experiencing significant growth and as a result we are looking for a highly motivated Category Principal who will work closely with the corporate, operations and service provider teams to manage the procurement and supply of essential items for the continuation of mining for Stanmore.

At Stanmore we support our people and foster growth, learning, we develop their skills to help them reach their potential. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values ​​and goals, and where the skills of our people are the key to our success. 

Come and join us on this incredible journey.  Apply today  Please note that this is a 12 month parental leave position.   

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