Category Specialist

Strategic and collaborative role within Sustaining Capital

We are seeking a highly motivated Category Specialist with a knack for strategy, dedicated to delivering value within the portfolio, mitigating risks, and innovating procurement solutions.

• Key duties and responsibilities
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Cultivate lasting supplier relationships founded on innovation and mutual value creation.
• Foster credible relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement efforts with business needs.
• Contribute to category management activities and Supplier Relationship Management to reinforce key supplier partnerships.
• Employ effective negotiation techniques to secure favourable contractual outcomes.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills, challenging conventional methods to find safe solutions.
• Support in identifying and mitigating risks.
• Skills, Attributes and Qualifications
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, and supplier relationship management.
• Previous involvement in mining construction projects (Brownfields or Greenfields) is highly advantageous.
• Experience in mining, is preferred.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Strong time management skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent commercial acumen, interpersonal skills, and negotiation abilities