Category Manager

Help shape the future of Perth Airport

• A variety of interesting work within our Procurement team
• Permanent role reporting to the Head of Procurement

Perth Airport is Australia's Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

We strive to provide a lasting first impression and a seamless, quality travel experience for our domestic, interstate and international visitors.

We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel.

Our team are currently looking for a Category Manager.

The focus of this role will be to provide Category Management through sourcing, contracts and contractor management services. You will undertake full lifecycle activities including, sourcing strategy development, procurement planning, go to market, assessment, negotiation, recommendation, award, implementation, contract management, and support and influence ESG initiatives. In addition, you will leverage your knowledge of category management and supply markets to achieve competitive advantage by seeking out improvement opportunities, reducing waste, increasing value for money and challenging the status quo.

With relevant qualifications, you will have demonstrated experience in procurement, logistics and / or supply chain. You can evidence category management sourcing and contracts experience. You will have gained experience in sourcing, contracts, market research, 'should cost' analysis, procurement planning / sourcing strategies along with practical experience in negotiating and confirming negotiated outcomes into contracts.

You drive for continuous improvement and enjoy working in a fast paced environment where you influence stakeholders, develop effective working relationships and drive for results whilst protecting Perth Airport's procurement interests.

Perth Airport serves Western Australia by connecting people, business and communities, and provides support for local communities. It strengthens cultural, family and social bonds as well as supporting business, tourism and leisure travel.

We are committed to empowering the community we serve. Our community includes our employees and here is what

If this sounds like you please get in touch.

While this role is advertised as full-time, we are happy to consider requests for flexibility around working hours.