Posted Date: 21 Aug 2025
Location: Guildford, WA, AU
Reporting into the National Contracts Manager, the Category Specialist will join our Procurement team to lead strategic initiatives and drive performance improvements across high-volume procurement activities. This pivotal role is focused on delivering exceptional commercial outcomes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Location Options
* South Guildford, WA
* Tomago, NSW
Roster: Monday - Friday, 8.5-hour days (including half-hour meal break)
What You'll Do
* Develop and maintain a strategic overview of industry trends
* Collaborate with supply partners to monitor and review contract KPIs
* Lead strategic planning initiatives to transform the category
* Ensure contract compliance and assess vendor performance
Skills & Experience
* Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Category Management, or a related field
* Strong background in contract lifecycle management
* Knowledge of advanced sourcing strategies
* Exceptional attention to detail
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
* Familiarity with SAP ARIBA or similar ERP systems
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Industry experience in mining, construction, forestry, infrastructure, manufacturing, or engineering (desirable)
Our Advantages inclusive of but not limited to
* Financial Perks – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts (e.g., Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown)
* Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family
* Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award‐winning WesTrac Institute
* Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan prospect
Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
Reference Number: 4507
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