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Category specialist

Perth
Civeo Australia
Posted: 26 February
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Position Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a creative, commercially sharp sourcing professional ready to step up? Join a high‑performing procurement team where you'll own and influence category strategy across our Retail, Food & Dairy supply channels.

We're seeking someone who is strong in procurement fundamentals, thrives in fast‑moving supply environments, and brings true end‑to‑end sourcing experience — from market scanning through to negotiation, tenders, scope of work, supplier onboarding and performance management.

Perfect for an experienced Category Specialist, Sourcing Specialist, or an Assistant Category Buyer ready for the next progression.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end‑to‑end sourcing process: market research, vendor identification, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and implementation.
Identify and unlock direct supply opportunities across domestic and international markets.
Lead negotiations across multiple retail and food categories.
Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews and continuous improvement.
Conduct financial modelling, cost/volume forecasting and post‑tender analysis.
Align supplier logistics, warehousing and inventory processes with Civeo's operating model.
Support procurement governance and standardised procurement methodologies.
Perform supply market intelligence, commodity assessments and category spend analysis.
Ensure all health, safety, quality and environmental requirements are met.

Qualifications

Ideally, tertiary qualifications in business/commerce.
Demonstratable experience in procurement, supply chain or category management- retail, food and dairy categories are highly advantageous.
Experience in large corporate or multi‑category environments, preferably from petroleum, grocery, convenience or hospitality sectors.

Skills And Experience

Experience across Retail, FMCG, Convenience, Dairy, Food Services or Commodities
Exposure to fast‑paced category dynamics and commercial lever
Understanding of food sourcing, price movement and supplier ecosystems
Procurement capability & demonstrated end‑to‑end sourcing experience
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation strength
Contract knowledge
Experience with complex supply chains and multi‑site environments
Ability to build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships

Ways of Working

Creative, fun and able to think outside the box
Strategic mindset with a practical, solutions‑focused approach
Excellent communication and influencing ability
Highly organised with strong analytical skill

Why Civeo

Collaborative team culture, connected and engaged leadership
Growth team / Growth mindset
Organisational Development & Learning
The Civeo Hive Rewards & Recognition Program

About Us

Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, Civeo has a national footprint of approximately 10,000 rooms across twelve villages in Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia. In addition, Civeo also operates approximately 16,500 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. With more than 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.

We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.

We're safe, welcoming, and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.

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