Category Manager

About the Client

We are partnering with a prominent distribution utility servicing a population of 1.5 million residents and over 31,000 commercial customers. Their Procurement & Supply Chain Team is dedicated to ensuring efficient, effective, and responsible operations that drive long-term success and sustainability.

About the Role

This is a full-time position based in Fortitude Valley, QLD. As a Category Manager specialising in the labour services category, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and lifecycle management of category strategies and plans. This role encompasses full-cycle procurement responsibilities where your market analysis and cultivation of supplier relationships will be integral to optimising offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the overarching strategy and sourcing plan for all subcategories within labour services, and commence implementation.
• Manage full-cycle procurement responsibilities (planning, sourcing, management), alongside delivering robust commercial contracts and overseeing supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance, drive continuous improvement for cost-effective, high-quality supply chains, and negotiate favourable terms.
• Prepare category and procurement submissions for the Executive Leadership Team and other stakeholder groups to a high quality and professional standard.
• Leverage market insights and foster innovation to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality services to the community.

What You Bring

• Degree level qualification in business, finance, procurement, supply chain or related discipline and/or significant work experience within the procurement and supply chain profession.
• 5-10 years demonstrated experience in formulating the direction of and advice on category strategies and plans, including end-to-end management of categories (sourcing, stakeholder, and supplier management).
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent accreditation is highly desired.
• Proficiency using business systems including ERP, Source to Pay systems and the Microsoft Suite (incl. Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

Benefits of choosing Randstad:

We value our contractors. So in addition to benefits from your new employer, we also offer you;
Discounts at retailers like JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas and many more.
Access to your payslips at the click of a button via our MyRandstad App and weekly pay

What now:
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience send your resume now!
If you have any questions or perhaps your resume isn't up to date with your current role, contact our Procurement Recruitment Specialist Damien Cronin via email @ damien.cronin@randstad.com.au

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.