Procurement / Category Manager

The role of Procurement / Category Manager is based in our Head Office in St Leonards. Our warehouse and product showroom is based in Botany.

• Responsibilities of the role
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, ethical, reputational and supply chain risks to minimise negative impacts on objectives
• Executing category plans and / or sourcing strategies to optimise business outcomes and meet customers needs and expectations
• Develop and implement range plans that are on trend and meet the customers expectations and business growth plans
• Manage the range across the lifecycle of each of the products
• Plan and manage the inventory levels of both locally and internationally sourced products to meet the sales objectives, whilst also balancing the open to buy financial requirements
• Maintaining strong supplier relationships, with regular review of service level standards and lead regular negotiations to deliver better outcomes
• Provide expert advice to the team on all aspects of procurement to encourage innovative practices and support delivery of business objectives
• Actively participate in cross-functional working groups to achieve a high level of performance, integration and consistency in procurement and contract management
• Regular reporting on procurement and inventory to internal stakeholders
• Requirements of the role
• A background in procurement (minimum 5 years)
• Working at a fast pace, easy going, agile mindset and outcome driven
• Proven experience in negotiating pricing, delivery timeframes and purchasing
• A thorough understanding of warehouse and logistics operations including receiving and dispatching goods, transport coordination and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Excellent presentations skills, oral and written communication skills
• Highly proficient in MS Suite, with a strong working knowledge of an ERP and also of a Business Intelligence software product - Strong IT and keyboard skills