Seeking a Category Specialist - Materials to join our client's Commercial team on a 6‐month contract. This role is ideal for a capable category specialist who can step in quickly and support a straightforward materials portfolio.
Working closely with internal stakeholders, you'll manage and improve commercial outcomes across a portfolio of materials (and related goods/services) contracts—supporting value delivery, supplier performance, contract compliance and consistent application of contract management practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of materials contracts to optimise value, cost, risk, safety, quality, and compliance outcomes.
* Support supplier performance management and ongoing relationship management.
* Assist with negotiations, renewals, variations, and general contract administration across the lifecycle.
* Maintain contract/category performance data and reporting in relevant procurement/contract systems.
* Provide practical, day‐to‐day support to stakeholders to ensure contract adherence and governance.
Skills and Experience
* Demonstrated experience in category and/or contract management (materials experience, well regarded).
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence progressing matters end‐to‐end.
* Strong communication, influencing and problem‐solving skills.
* Practical understanding of commercial governance, risk, and compliance in a procurement/contract environment.
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Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
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