The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Fleet Category Manager at a reputable government organisation. Oversee a broad spectrum of procurement activities to ensure efficient and effective contract management, supporting the delivery of high-quality services by external vendors throughout the Fleet Replacement Program.
Joining this company not only allows you to work autonomously, but also gives you a chance to enhance your skills while making a positive impact on the community.
Key Responsibilities
Develop plans for product/service categories to enhance innovation and cost-effectiveness
Conduct market research to identify optimal products/services for each request
Lead strategic sourcing, ensuring timely availability of critical consumables and preventive maintenance
Evaluate business risks, considering financial, safety, budgetary, and suitability aspects
Create and manage tenders, quotes, and assess responses in collaboration with stakeholders
Develop supply chains for key commodities, ensuring availability, reliability, and efficiency
Negotiate pricing, rebates, and communicate savings initiatives to suppliers and end users
Generate reports on usage and spending, analysing data to identify savings opportunities and cost-cutting strategies
Manage vehicle fleet, overseeing servicing, replacements, fuel cards, repairs, and maintenance
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualification or extensive experience in category and contract management, business, or Procurement (CIPS) qualifications highly regarded
High levels of initiative, a self-starter with the ability to plan ahead, prioritise conflicting workloads and provide solutions
Experience in managed complex property service contracts, technically minded with experience in managing at category and contract level within a large multiple site operation will be an advantage
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, negotiate, implement change, and engage effectively with all stakeholder;
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling productive collaboration with teams and corporate stakeholders
Efficient knowledge and utilisation of Microsoft programs including Office, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Why utilise Randstad in your job search?
Randstad has a team of dedicated procurement, contracts & supply chain professional recruiters in New South Wales. We are in all categories of the state government agreement and our size affords us key partnerships or agreements with ASX listed mining, energy, utility, oil and gas, defence and manufacturing businesses.
What now
To apply for a Procurement officer role, please submit a CV to Randstad's Procurement & Contracts specialist Kim West 0437 899 198 or Jessi Musson via the link provided. If this role isn't for you, but you are open to work, please also get in touch via email or phone.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
skills
Procurement Purchasing Contracts Government Local Fleet
qualifications
Tertiary education
education
Associate Degree/Diploma