Address The Opportunity
An opportunity for a category specialist to join a values based organisation delivering on quality goods and services. In this role, you'll play a key part in strategically managing the procurement, contracts, and categories related to various goods and services, with an emphasis on facilities, fleet and consumable categories.
If you enjoy a challenging role that involves being hands-on, engaged with external and internal stake holders and learning from seasoned procurement experts, this opportunity is for you. Enjoy a rewarding work environment, along with benefits such as salary sacrifice, work-life balance options, and convenient access to on site pool cars for site visits.
Key Responsibilities
Develop plans for product/service categories to enhance innovation and cost-effectiveness
Conduct market research to identify optimal products/services for each request
Lead strategic sourcing, ensuring timely availability of critical consumables and preventive maintenance
Evaluate business risks, considering financial, safety, budgetary, and suitability aspects
Create and manage tenders, quotes, and assess responses in collaboration with stakeholders
Develop supply chains for key commodities, ensuring availability, reliability, and efficiency
Negotiate pricing, rebates, and communicate savings initiatives to suppliers and end users
Generate reports on usage and spending, analysing data to identify savings opportunities and cost-cutting strategies
Manage vehicle fleet, overseeing servicing, replacements, fuel cards, repairs, and maintenance
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualification or extensive experience in category and contract management, business, or Procurement (CIPS) qualifications highly regarded
High levels of initiative, a self-starter with the ability to plan ahead, prioritise conflicting workloads and provide solutions
Experience in managed complex property service contracts, technically minded with experience in managing at category and contract level within a large multiple site operation will be an advantage
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, negotiate, implement change, and engage effectively with all stakeholders
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling productive collaboration with teams and corporate stakeholders
Efficient knowledge and utilisation of Microsoft programs including Office, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link or call Randstad's Procurement specialists, Bridie Taglienti and Rachel Homer on 0409 238 *** .
If this is not the role for you but you are interested in hearing about further opportunities about positions within procurement, contracts and supply chain, please feel welcome to connect either on LinkedIn or call for a confidential discussion.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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