About Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers that harnesses the potential of essential chemicals, minerals, energy and fertilisers through the ingenuity and commitment of our exceptional people.
Our businesses operate across domestic, national and international markets and our products and services are essential in driving growth and transformation across vital industries.
Award-winning Decarbonisation Journey
We're proud of our 1500 team members whose focus on sustainable solutions to complex challenges is matched by their unwavering commitment to safety. Our award-winning Decarbonisation Journey showcases our dedication to a greener future.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category Specialist professional to join our team for a 12-month fixed term basis. As a Category Specialist within Major Projects, you will be providing effective and efficient procurement management of equipment, materials and consumables within Major Projects across the WesCEF business.
As a Category Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:
* Understanding and meeting customer requirements, as well as developing partnering relationships with internal customers.
* Develop, prioritise and execute forward thinking strategic sourcing, category and Supplier and Contractor management plans.
* Support project and equipment procurement, including supplier prequalification and order placement.
* Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders in drafting high risk, complex scopes of work and specifications.
* Lead concurrent sourcing processes and contract formation activities such as RFXs, commercial assessment and negotiations, risk apportionment/contract drafting etc. for delivery of tenders.
* Establish and maintain effective Supplier and Contractor management processes including tracking of spend and progress, commercial communications, change orders/contracts, close-off including rating assessment and supplier relationships management (SRM).
* Lead supplier expediting and dispute management, including NCR and defect management.
* Ensure category management activities company to WesCEF's values, in/external standards, licences and regulations.
* Facilitate, lead and engage with internal customers to deliver sound Supplier and Contractor management outcomes consistent with WesCEF's values and processes.
About You
We're looking for a talented Category Specialist with relevant qualification in related discipline e.g. Business, Law or Engineering and previous experience in a similar role with commercial analysis and management skills. Additionally, you should have strong relationship management skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and knowledge of procurement modules of Oracle, eBusiness, JDE, SAP or similar.
Why WesCEF
We offer a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and improved business results. We're committed to building a talented, engaged and diverse team who reflect the communities we work within. Our work environment embraces a mix of thinking, skills and experiences which in turn helps us deliver improved business results. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.