Category Manager - Mechanical

This role will be based at the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence - MILVEHCOE, Redbank. This will be a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast paced, collaborative team of professionals. You will have the right environment to learn and grow within this supportive and growing team. You will have a small group to coach and inspire your team within the mechanical area.

• About the Role

Reporting directly to the Director Procurement, the role is to lead one of the Procurement Commodity group and be responsible for the engagement of key suppliers through developing contracting and procurement strategic sourcing plans which deliver value for money and meet program schedule requirements.

• WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
• What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company's values of

• Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)
• This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes :

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Logistic & Supply Chain or related discipline;
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end procurement in a large and complex business (ideally manufacturing / industrial) environment, which delivered significant efficiencies and cost savings;
• High proficiency in contract administration, risk management and / or commercial management;
• Effective leadership and influencing skills with strong commercial orientation;
• Comfortable working in a matrix environment;
• Ability to travel interstate when required; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).
• WHAT WE OFFER YOU
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.
• CONTACT INFORMATION

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• Applications will close on 7th of September 2024
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value - for our clients, our people and our community. If you don't think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we'd still love to hear from you.

If you would like to express your interest in this role, please speak to your Line / Direct manager before applying.