Category Analyst-1

Hastings Deering; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with annual reviews

Hybrid work options

Continuous learning & development

Mentorship & collaboration

Job summary

Hastings Deering is seeking a Procurement Category Analyst to join the Procurement team in Archerfield, Brisbane on a permanent full-time basis. You will analyze spend, supplier and market data to uncover opportunities, support category strategies and deliver commercial value across multiple sites.

The role focuses on turning complex data into clear insights, shaping sourcing strategies and driving better procurement outcomes through dashboards and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement analysis or finance analytics.
• Strong data handling and dashboard development skills.
• Ability to translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Unlock Spend Insights – Analyse procurement spend across suppliers, categories, business units and locations to identify savings opportunities, risks and purchasing trends.
• Support Smarter Decisions – Transform procurement, supplier and market data into meaningful insights that support category strategies, sourcing activities and business planning.
• Develop Reporting & Dashboards – Create and maintain procurement dashboards, supplier scorecards and performance reports that improve visibility and drive action.
• Support Sourcing Activities – Conduct pricing analysis, evaluation modelling and commercial assessments to support tender processes, supplier negotiations and internal approvals
• Monitor Supplier & Market Performance – Track supplier performance, pricing movements, market conditions and emerging risks to support proactive decision-making.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Improve data quality, reporting capability and procurement visibility through process improvement and enhanced analytics.

Skills

Analytical experience

Data reporting

Commercial thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Technical skills

Resilience & adaptability

Tools

Power BI

ERP reporting systems

Data visualisation tools

Job description

Take your next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER!

We're seeking a Procurement Category Analyst to join our Procurement team in Archerfield, Brisbane on a permanent full-time basis.

As a Procurement Category Analyst, you'll provide the insights that drive procurement decisions across the business. Working alongside Category Managers and Category Specialists, you'll analyse spend, supplier and market data to uncover opportunities, identify risks and help shape sourcing strategies that deliver real commercial value.

This is not a traditional reporting role.

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, analytical and motivated by solving problems. Someone who enjoys digging into the data, asking questions and finding opportunities others might miss.

One day you might be identifying unusual purchasing patterns across multiple sites. The next, you could be analysing supplier performance, supporting a major sourcing event or uncovering opportunities to improve spend visibility and supplier compliance. Your ability to turn complex data into meaningful insights will directly influence procurement decisions across the business.

In a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and stakeholders have differing perspectives, you'll be relied upon to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations that help drive better business outcomes.

If you're someone who enjoys finding the story behind the numbers and turning insight into action, we'd love to hear from you.

Who are we and Why work with us?

At Hastings Deering, you are provided with continuous learning and development opportunities, a range of benefits and perks, and a thriving community of mentorship and collaboration.

• Pay & Rewards – Enjoy a rewarding salary package with annual reviews, along with a range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial security.
• Career Growth – Access ongoing professional development, mentoring and career opportunities across Hastings Deering and the global Sime network.
• Flexibility – Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work options that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Industry Leadership – Be part of one of the world's leading Caterpillar dealerships and contribute to procurement outcomes that support a large and complex business.
• Wellbeing Support – Access wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Program services and a range of benefits designed to support you and your family.
• Something Bigger – Join a business committed to building a better future for our customers, communities and industries while empowering our people to do something big.

What you'll be doing

• Unlock Spend Insights – Analyse procurement spend across suppliers, categories, business units and locations to identify savings opportunities, risks and purchasing trends.
• Support Smarter Decisions – Transform procurement, supplier and market data into meaningful insights that support category strategies, sourcing activities and business planning.
• Develop Reporting & Dashboards – Create and maintain procurement dashboards, supplier scorecards and performance reports that improve visibility and drive action.
• Support Sourcing Activities – Conduct pricing analysis, evaluation modelling and commercial assessments to support tender processes, supplier negotiations and internal approvals
• Monitor Supplier & Market Performance – Track supplier performance, pricing movements, market conditions and emerging risks to support proactive decision-making.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Improve data quality, reporting capability and procurement visibility through process improvement and enhanced analytics.

What you'll need

• Analytical Experience – Experience in procurement analysis, commercial analysis, finance, supply chain, business intelligence or a similar analytical role.
• Data & Reporting Capability – Strong experience working with large datasets, reporting tools and dashboard development.
• Commercial Thinking – Ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate insights into practical business recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex information and adapt your approach to a wide range of stakeholders and personality types.
• Critical Thinking – Naturally curious, detail-oriented and confident challenging assumptions through fact-based analysis.
• Technical Skills – Advanced Microsoft Excel capability is essential. Experience with Power BI, ERP reporting systems, data visualisation tools or analytics platforms will be highly regarded.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and remaining objective when navigating complex business challenges.

Contact Person: Jessica Haddock | Talent Acquisition Partner

For further information, please call 0458 796 ***.

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.

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