Category Specialist

Category Specialist - Mid Sized Resources company with strong emphasis on sustainability

Category Specialist for this global mineral company. 

They are a leader in their field and have expertise in exploration, development, mining, processing, marketing, and rehabilitation.

Duties:

• The focus of the role will be to manage the logistics portfolio; however, the role will also encompass process chemicals & reagents, coal, chemicals, utilities, fuel, product warehousing, and other strategic categories.
• Work with cross-functional teams to complete detailed category analysis and implement category strategies for selected categories
• Assist with the implementation of strategic category plans, contracts, and supplier relationship management for the term of the contracts for selected-based materials and services
• Supervise and conduct detailed spend analysis, opportunity profiling and develop category plans for selected categories
• Provide input into total cost of ownership analyses for projects, and major supply requirements.  
• Identify process and cost improvement opportunities and champion project to execution.

About You:

• Extensive experience in a procurement category management role. Practical Commercial Experience
• Accomplished negotiator with advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply strategic thinking and processes to category portfolio
• Demonstrated development and delivery of category plans (logistics an advantage)
• Formal qualifications from University, APICS, LAA, CIPS in procurement and/or supply chain 
• Sound knowledge of MS Office Suite applications.

This role is based in Perth CBD but also offers the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.

What you need to do now 

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