Are you ready to make a difference and implement key strategies within our MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Category? We’re currently seeking a dynamic Category Specialist to join our team and be a pivotal part of our Procurement Transformation Programme!

Based in Tomago NSW, but with responsibility across both NSW/ACT and WA, this role is focussed on achieving great commercial outcomes and boosting efficiency in high-volume procurement.

If Kraljic, price & demand levers, LOA’s, catalogues, price lists, and rapid RFx is ‘us talking your language’ then we would love to hear from you.

Location: Tomago, NSW (with opportunity to work remotely two days per week)

Roster: Monday - Friday, 8.5-hour days

What you’ll do:

• Maintain a strategic overview of industry trends and market factors
• Monitor and review contract performance, including KPIs
• Lead strategic planning and prepare procurement documentation
• Develop procurement strategies and manage contract life cycles
• Ensure contract compliance and resolve issues with vendors
• Evaluate vendor performance and provide recommendations

To be successful the following is required:

• A tertiary qualification in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Category Management or relevant discipline is seen as advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience in a mining, construction, forestry, infrastructure assets, manufacturing, engineering, or a related industry
• Proven experience in contracts (full contract lifecycle), procurement, compliance and quality environments
• An understanding of advanced contracting and sourcing concepts
• High attention to detail, ability to analyse problems and provide appropriate solutions to mitigate commercial risk and improve value to the business
• Ability to work successfully within both a team and autonomously
• Previous exposure to SAP ARIBA or a similar ERP system
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

What we offer:

• Opportunity to receive a $5,000 referral bonus as part of our Recommend and Spend program
• Job security with a consistent pipeline of work
• Unrivalled training and development via The WesTrac Institute
• Free and secure on-site parking
• Fantastic team environment and inclusive work culture
• Made for More Rewards program with discounts at retailers like Woolworths, Caltex, Apple, Crown, Qantas and many more
• Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, income protection insurance, and salary sacrifice options 

If you are interested in taking your career to the next level with WesTrac click the ‘Apply’ button today!

WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships with a rich history of supporting thousands of customers across the mining and construction industries in Australia. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.

Relocation and Visa sponsorship assistance for candidates on the skilled occupation list may be available to candidates in Australia and Overseas, dependant on the role.

WesTrac Pty Ltd is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality

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