Your new company

Based North of the River, you will be working for a key player in the public sector, committed to sustainable processes and providing essential services to communities across the region. The company plays a pivotal role in supporting the state's growth and development.

Your new role

• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and category management.
  
• Extensive experience in sourcing and category management, including successful supply market research, commercial strategy preparation, managing complex requirements, and participating in high-value negotiations.
  
• Proven experience in preparing Sourcing Strategies / Procurement Plans, Recommendations for Award, and Board Papers.
  
• Significant post-award contract and supplier performance management experience for complex commercial arrangements.
  
• Experience in large, multi-disciplined, and geographically dispersed organisations, particularly in engineering, mining, infrastructure asset management, or utilities.
  
• A degree in Commerce, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
• Knowledge or experience in WA Public Sector Procurement.
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Conduct research, develop commercial prototypes, analyse 'price' and 'demand' levers, and utilise supply market intelligence to create commercially advantageous sourcing strategies.
  
• Develop sourcing strategies in consultation with Contract Owners, key stakeholders, and the Team Lead - Category Management, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.
  
• Maintain a thorough understanding of business process value chains and operational methodologies within your assigned categories.
  
• Provide coaching and mentoring within the team in line with category management processes.
  
• Develop and lead negotiation strategies.
  
• Liaise with Legal for negotiation of legal departures.
  
• Act as the Corporation's representative for all notices, variations, amendments, and disputes, ensuring formal communications are managed in accordance with contract terms and conditions to protect company interest
  

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity with a key player in public sector
  
• Short term assignment, with a view to extend into a permanent position
  
• Weekly pay-cycle, online timesheet submissions
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Samantha Boys now on 92544556.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.