AddressWesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships with a rich history of supporting thousands of customers across the mining and construction industries in Australia. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.
Our Procurement department is seeking a Category Specialistto lead the establishment of our new ‘Tactical' category. This role has been purposefully created to help us achieve our vision of great commercial outcomes and increased efficiency within ‘source-to-contract' and ‘procure-to-pay' for high-volume low-value procurement that is critical to our success.
As the Category Specialist - Tactical, you will develop Category Plans and undertake sourcing events that deliver sound commercial and cost-effective outcomes. In addition to this, you will partner with key stakeholders (e.g., Inventory Team, Operations, Sales, and Legal) and manage source-to-contract for agreements across Western Australia and New South Wales.
Location: South Guildford, WA
Roster: Monday - Friday, 8.5-hour days
To be successful the following is required:
- A tertiary qualification in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Category Management or relevant discipline
- Significant post qualification experience in a mining, construction, forestry, infrastructure assets, manufacturing, engineering, or a related industry
- Proven experience in contracts (full contract lifecycle), procurement, compliance and quality environments
- A proven understanding of advanced contracting and sourcing concepts
- High attention to detail, ability to analyse problems and provide appropriate solutions to mitigate commercial risk and improve value to the business
- Ability to work successfully within both a team and autonomously
- Previous exposure to SAP ARIBA or a similar ERP system.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
What we offer:
- Opportunity to get a $3,000 referral bonus as part of our Recommend and Spend program
- Job security with a consistent pipeline of work
- Unrivalled training and development via The WesTrac Institute
- Free and secure onsite parking
- Fantastic team environment and inclusive work culture
- Made for More Rewards program with discounts at retailers like Woolworths, Caltex, Apple, Crown, Qantas and many more
- Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, income protection insurance, and salary sacrifice options
If you are interested in taking your career to the next level with WesTrac click the ‘Apply' button today!
Relocation and Visa sponsorship assistance for candidates on the skilled occupation list may be available to candidates in Australia and Overseas, dependent on the role.
WesTrac Pty Ltd is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.
WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.
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