Construction Category Leadership Opportunity
Shaping the future of construction procurement in Australia is an exciting challenge. As a Senior Category Manager, you will lead strategic construction procurement activities across our diverse portfolio of multi-million-dollar real estate projects.
This role offers unique opportunities to influence major construction projects, drive sustainable procurement practices, and collaborate with world-class professionals across Australia. If you're a dynamic leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for construction procurement, this could be your next career milestone.
About The Job
As a key member of our Construction Category Procurement Pillar, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's growth and innovation in Australia. You'll partner closely with Design and Construction, Real Estate, Legal, and Finance teams to shape and execute innovative category strategies.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute construction category sourcing strategies across different supply chain tiers (General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs) and geographies across Australia.
* Take responsibility for increasing Amazon's competitiveness and maintain continuity of supply and mitigate risks across geographical and business unit boundaries.
* Focus on deep diving construction categories and regions to add value to the overall procurement process by identifying synergies, benchmarking, innovation, eliminating waste and identifying economies of scale.
* Drive cost optimization through negotiation, standardization, value engineering, and supply chain improvements.
* Build effective internal and external relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and partners that enables effective collaborative working and a positive and productive working environment.
Requirements
* 10+ years experience in procurement, contract, and/or commercial management experience within construction.
* Experience developing strategies for procurement of various construction supply chain tiers (General Contractor, Tier 2/3 Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs).
* Understanding of the construction industry contracts and procurement processes.
* Experience in negotiating various types of large-scale construction contracts.
* Strong inter-personal and communication skills to manage complex relationship interfaces.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree qualified in relevant construction related discipline e.g. Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architect, Project Management, Quantity Surveying.