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Category specialist

Perth
Hays
Posted: 18 February
Offer description

Your new company
Strong listed mining & resources organisation with a proven track-record of growth and a goal to drive sustainability now seeking a strong Category Specialist for mining operations categories.

Your new role
As part of a strategic team, you are the technical subject-matter expert responsible for optimising and executing procurement and contract management activities for all mining operations-related categories. This includes mobile equipment, fleet, MRO, construction, offsite services, etc.
You will also oversee supplier performance management, contracting, escalations for supplier or payment related issues, Procurement SOP compliance etc. You will also identify and recommend opportunities for risk mitigation, continuous improvement, data-driven analytics and user education.

What you'll need to succeed
Proven track record in relevant categories Heavy Equipment, Mining, or O&G industries, with measurable achievements in cost & performance management
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and analytical skills, managing expectations upwards and downwards, ideally with experience in lean environments.
Able to showcase effective business case presentations, including risk management strategies, to key stakeholders, eg: leadership, clients, 3rd party governance.
Self-driven with a leadership mindset, a sense of urgency
Dynamic working style with familiarity with Oracle or SAP

Note:
Role is only open to candidates with full rights to work in Australia. No work sponsorship will be provided.
Position is based in SouthWest WA.

What you'll get in return
Competitive remuneration package with additional employee benefits & incentive bonuses
Hybrid working arrangements: WFH & Office
Long-term career growth within an organisation that encourages internal mobility

Diversity
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

What you need to do now
If this is your next career move, click 'apply now' to submit your CV. *Please be advised only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If this job isn't quite right for you, forward this to someone who might fit the description, then contact us for a confidential discussion about your career

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