Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Business Manager at Hays - Procurement #recruitment #procurementjobs #procurementrecruitment3 Month Contract Role (View to Perm)Category Manager - Heavy Industry, Logistics experience required.Location: Pyrmont, SydneyRole PurposeCategory Manager required for a 3-month contract within a large, national industrial services/ Utilities organisation. This business operates in a highly regulated, asset-intensive environment, with a strong focus on industrial services, mining, logistics, maintenance operations.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and is ready to make an impact quickly. You’ll be working across untouched and non-traditional categories, helping to drive procurement transformation in a post-merger setting where data, legacy systems and supplier relationships present both challenges and opportunities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead national strategic sourcing reviews: source-to-contract, expenditure analysis, RFP development, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.Develop and maintain Strategic Category Plans that respond to market conditions and support value generation.Manage categories such as: Waste collection, logistics, trucks, spare parts, maintenanceThird-party service agents and compliance-driven servicesPartner with another Category Manager to consolidate and manage overlapping categories.Drive compliance, cost savings, and procurement excellence using tools like SAP Ariba.Implement a “best in class” Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program.Make informed decisions with imperfect data—a pragmatic, outcome-focused mindset is essential.Support the evolution of the procurement function and contribute to ESG initiatives.Provide accurate compliance reporting and support internal stakeholders with procurement advice.Ideal CandidateIndustrial background – experience in Categories such as waste, mining, heavy logistics, or environmental services.3–5 years of relevant procurement/category management experience.Strong commercial acumen and experience in complex, decentralised organisations.Comfortable working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with limited data.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.High level of project management and change leadership experience.MUST HAVE AUS PR/CITIZEN/Long Term visa to apply.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionPurchasing and Project ManagementIndustriesAir, Water, and Waste Program Management and Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hays by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Category Manager” roles.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoAssistant Category Manager Own Brand ToyBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoCategory Manager / Senior Category ManagerSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoAssistant Category Manager Own Brand ToyMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoChatswood, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoChatswood, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSr Category Merchant Manager - Fashion, Australia's Third Party MarketplaceSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoGeneral Manager of Marketing - Australia - SydneySydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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