Tradezone is Australia's fastest-growing electrical wholesaler, leading the way in innovation and technology within a vibrant and thriving industry.
As part of the Kingston Group, a respected family-owned business, we take pride in nurturing a collaborative and forward-looking workplace.
Our state‐of‐the‐art 10,000 sqm distribution centre on the Gold Coast, along with equally impressive facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and our recently announced new‐build location in Bundamba, form the backbone of our operations.
At Tradezone, culture matters. We are a "please and thank you" company where respect, politeness, teamwork and humility are highly valued.
About the Role
Due to ongoing growth, we are now seeking a confident Category Lead to join our national Purchasing team. This newly created role will be based at our Head Office in Helensvale (QLD).
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will lead sourcing activities and supplier management to implement opportunities to improve cost, quality, delivery, and reliability to reach our organisational goals. This role will shape our overall category management strategy by developing processes and procedures that will ensure best practices for our key categories.
Key Focus Areas
* Lead the development of overall category strategies to meet organisational goals by improving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), securing supply continuity and identifying/mitigating risks and opportunities
* Maintain and deepen category knowledge by researching and tracking industry trends, best practices, and competitive offerings
* Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts and pricing
* Assess, review, and scout new suppliers for continuous improvement and development
* Lead regular strategic partnership meetings with key suppliers to set commercial goals, address technical considerations, and develop opportunities for additional business
* Coordinate and approve supplier onboarding and manage the contract repository and renewals
* Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) across the supply chain, focusing on reducing lead times, improving cycle time, and ensuring transparency
What We're Looking For
* Experience in Solar Category
* Experience with vendor management, including purchase order issuance, execution, and administration
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
* Minimum 3+ years of procurement experience (preferably within industries with engineering, electrical and construction projects, with a focus on procurement)
* Benchmarking, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, and Procurement Projects Management skills
* Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
* Passion to learn new things through self‐study and structured settings
* Demonstrated abilities to coordinate across internal and external teams
Why Choose TRADEZONE?
* Be part of a market leader revolutionising the electrical wholesale industry
* Join a supportive, family‐oriented culture within the Kingston Group, where your contributions are valued
* Work in a vibrant location at our modern Helensvale Head Office on the Gold Coast
* This is an opportunity to be a part of exciting growth and expansion, cutting edge technology and tasks that promote personal and professional development
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Tradezone – Apply today and be part of the growing team!
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Application Questions
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Category Lead?
* Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel?
* How many years' experience do you have in a procurement role?
* What's your expected annual base salary?
* How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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