Category Manager required for a 3-month contract within a large, national industrial services/ Utilities org 3-Month Contract Role (View to Perm) $750super per day Category Manager - Heavy Industry, Logistics experience required. Location: Pyrmont, Sydney $150ksuper when perm. Role Purpose Category 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. Youll 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 Responsibilities Lead 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, maintenance Third-party service agents and compliance-driven services Partner 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 Candidate Industrial background, experience in Categories such as waste, mining, heavy logistics, or environmental services. 35 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 now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.2938435