Our client is on the hunt for a Category Manager to spearhead strategic sourcing activities and craft category plans for their facilities. This role calls for proactive collaboration with the business to deliver value-for-money outcomes for key materials and services. This is a thrilling chance to join a large multi-campus institution celebrated for its excellence in teaching, research and cutting-edge facilities.
As a Facilities Category Manager, you will be at the heart of leading strategic sourcing activities and crafting category plans. Your daily responsibilities will encompass collaborating with various business units to understand their needs, proposing effective go-to-market strategies, and implementing these strategies. You will also oversee high-risk procurement projects, ensuring that all deliverables are met. Moreover, you will serve as the prime commercial contract management lead on strategic contracts, ensuring organisation-wide adherence to procurement policy.
* Collaborate with business units to comprehend past and future demand for goods and services
* Propose go-to-market strategies based on market analysis and business requirements
* Implement and monitor the deployment of agreed strategies
* Oversee high-risk procurement projects and deliverables
* Ensure organisation-wide adherence to procurement policy
* Serve as prime commercial contract management lead on strategic contracts
What you bring:
The perfect candidate for the Facilities Category Manager position brings comprehensive experience in sourcing and procurement, with at least five years spent in a senior category management role. You have demonstrated expertise in Category Management, Spend/Cost/Supplier Management, Business Performance Management. Your specific industry/market/vendor knowledge sets you apart from others. You possess robust data analysis skills and are an exceptional negotiator.
* Comprehensive experience in sourcing and procurement
* At least two years in a senior category management role
* Robust skills in Category Management, Spend/Cost/Supplier Management, Business Performance Management
* Specific Industry/Market/Vendor Knowledge
* Data Analysis skills
* Exceptional negotiation skills
What sets this company apart:
This is an opportunity to join a large multi-campus institution located in Western Australia, North of the River with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, research and state-of-the-art facilities. Their focus on teaching and research is inspired by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities they serve. They are guided by strong values that influence the way they work, including commitments on equality, opportunities for disadvantaged people, reducing their impact on the environment.
* 17% Super
* Well developed procurement function with great procedures
* Regular exciting projects
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Sabrina Turner on 08 9266 0946 for a confidential discussion.
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