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Form of workCategory Lead - Indirect
Weir Minerals
Artarmon/Brisbane/Coolum
Hybrid
We are seeking a procurement extraordinaire for a maternity cover contract commencing in March 2024. The role of Category Lead - Indirect is responsible for the management of the company's spend/strategic sourcing activities and must understand the requirements of the organisation across a variety of dimensions.
The role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast in a hybrid working arrangement and will be ending in October 2024.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Total national spend analyses based on historical information through the supply market (local, overseas).
- Identification of new suppliers and management of new and existing suppliers.
- Development of category sourcing strategies (where to buy considering tender requirements, demand and supply situation, while minimizing risk and costs).
- Negotiation with suppliers (products, service levels, prices, liabilities/warranties, geographical coverage, etc.).
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- At least 5 years’ experience in strategic category management, contract management, supplier management and business-related disciplines.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain, business, commerce or equivalent is desirable, but not essential.
- High level understanding of the legal and contractual framework for supply chain operations.
- Experience in the use of SAP and Coupa is essential.
- Experience using Six Sigma & lean manufacturing is desirable.
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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