Category Manager

Who we are 

At SA Power Networks, you will play an exciting role in serving South Australia and leading the world in the shift to clean energy.   

It’s about more than simply keeping the power on – you’ll be joining one of South Australia’s key innovators, helping to build a sustainable and renewable future that our people, our customers, and our community can all be proud of.  

As one of SA's largest employers, we offer a varied and opportunity-rich workplace where you can forge an interesting and financially rewarding career, now and into the future. You’ll benefit from award-winning training, internal development programs and diverse career pathways.   

Our business sees truly diverse people coming together to drive our innovation, and you’ll work alongside some of the most talented and motivated people in the state.  

Let us empower your career, as you help empower South Australia. 

About the opportunity: 

The Category Manager is responsible for developing the Annual Category and Subcategory Plans for their assigned categories in support of the Strategic plan to achieve identified goals.  The Category Manager will also be responsible for undertaking sourcing activities.

Categories managed by the Category Manager will generally contain uncomplicated contracts representing medium to low risk to SA Power Networks and Enerven.

This opportunity is being offered by way of a fixed term (6 months) contract. 

Key Responsibilities Include 

The Category Manager will be accountable for: 

• Contributing maximum value to the business through optimum strategising, structuring and organising the supply of their assigned categories, including selecting the “right” supplier base, implementing category-specific supply strategies, and ensuring that products or services are specified and optimised with the best supplier.  
• Gaining commitment for their Category and Subcategory Plans from business stakeholders for the strategies and recommendations needed to achieve optimal savings to support their business units while maintaining strategic supplier relations and adhering to SAPN’ Procurement Directive and QMS procedures. 
• Developing sourcing strategies specific to their categories which align with direction given via business unit customer liaisons, whilst meeting ESG requirements. 
• Establishment of measurements to track delivery against the savings targets established in the Category Plan. 
• Planning and leading sourcing projects, engaging business stakeholders and the required cross-functional resources. 
• Defining the supplier base, securing capacity, planning implementation (timeline, resources, cost, etc), while aligning with business stakeholder expectations. 
• Leading negotiation, implementation and amendment of contracts ensuring legal adequateness, commercial viability and appropriate risk management. 
• Executing the agreed Plans and sourcing strategies, whilst ensuring suppliers’ contract compliance. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have advanced strategic sourcing skills as well as highly developed category management, supplier relationship management and negotiation skills. Project Management expertise is a must as well as be able to lead and influence a large and diverse set of internal and external stakeholders. You will have advanced skills in data and financial analysis and have a strategic and innovative mind-set.  

Other criteria include:  

• Degree in Procurement and/or the equivalent level of skills and knowledge gained through experience  
• Experience in Category sourcing 
• Required to work outside normal working hours on occasions to meet key targets  

What’s on offer 

• 12% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions) 
• Up to $800 in electricity reimbursements each year  
• 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave  
• Automatic coverage from SA Power Networks income protection scheme 
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks) and maternity leave (12 weeks)   
• An industry-leading focus and reputation for safety and wellbeing 

SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds. 

How to Apply  

To apply click ‘Apply now’ 

To obtain further information please contact: 
Ben Tirri on *********@sapowernetworks.com.au  

Applications close 8 February 2024