Category Principal

Stanmore Resources Limited.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanmore Resources Limited in Brisbane is seeking a senior procurement professional for a 12-month maternity leave contract to lead category and contract management initiatives across our mining assets. Reporting to the Supply & Logistics Manager, you will drive end-to-end sourcing from strategy through to contract award and execution.

You will develop category strategies, lead RFI/RFQ/RFP/RFT processes, improve supply security, and partner with stakeholders to optimise procurement service

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in category management, contract management or a senior procurement specialist role within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• A bachelor-level qualification in commerce, law, supply chain or a related discipline.
• A strong record of negotiating, executing and managing complex, high-value and high-risk contracts while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving capability.
• Sound knowledge of contract law and procurement-related legislative requirements, with the ability to interpret and negotiate complex commercial terms.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Experience using the Zycus contract management system will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Delivering sourcing projects aligned with the annual sourcing plan.
• Developing category and sourcing strategies, leading end-to-end activities from supplier engagement and tendering through to evaluation, negotiation, award and contract execution.
• Lead competitive RFI, RFQ, RFP and RFT processes that deliver strong commercial outcomes, sound governance and measurable value.
• Improving supply security and commercial performance across critical operational categories and spend areas.
• Supporting seamless contract execution and apply a strong understanding of procurement and supply agreement terms.
• Analysing market developments, spend trends and supplier performance to identify savings and improvement opportunities.
• Partnering with stakeholders to solve problems, shape sourcing strategies and improve procurement service delivery.
• Developing practical work plans and schedules that balance business priorities, procurement requirements and workload demands.
• Supporting internal governance, approvals, risk and compliance requirements.

Skills

Category management

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategy

Spend analysis

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Contract terms interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce

Bachelor's degree in law

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Tools

SAP

Zycus

Job description

Stanmore Resources is an Australian resources company with world-class operations and exploration projects in the Bowen and Surat basins. Our high-quality mining practices and strong safety and health culture drives our focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Creating value for our stakeholders through sustainable development, we have a strong track record of performance in developing, operating and rehabilitating coal resources to produce predominantly export metallurgical coal for steel making.

About the Opportunity

Join our Brisbane Head Office on a 12-month maternity leave contract and make an impact across Stanmore’s growing portfolio of mining assets. Reporting to the Supply & Logistics Manager, you will develop and execute strategic category and contract management initiatives that strengthen the supply chain, reduce risk and unlock meaningful cost savings.
You will work within a flexible, collaborative and high-performing team, supporting strategic categories across procurement, contracts, commercial activities and stakeholder management. This is an opportunity to influence key business outcomes and lead critical sourcing activities from strategy through to contract award and execution.

You'll be responsible for

• Delivering sourcing projects aligned with the annual sourcing plan.
• Developing category and sourcing strategies, leading end-to-end activities from supplier engagement and tendering through to evaluation, negotiation, award and contract execution.
• Lead competitive RFI, RFQ, RFP and RFT processes that deliver strong commercial outcomes, sound governance and measurable value.
• Improving supply security and commercial performance across critical operational categories and spend areas.
• Supporting seamless contract execution and apply a strong understanding of procurement and supply agreement terms.
• Analysing market developments, spend trends and supplier performance to identify savings and improvement opportunities.
• Partnering with stakeholders to solve problems, shape sourcing strategies and improve procurement service delivery.
• Developing practical work plans and schedules that balance business priorities, procurement requirements and workload demands.
• Supporting internal governance, approvals, risk and compliance requirements.

What you’ll bring

• At least 10 years' experience in category management, contract management or a senior procurement specialist role within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• A bachelor-level qualification in commerce, law, supply chain or a related discipline.
• A strong record of negotiating, executing and managing complex, high-value and high-risk contracts while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving capability.
• Sound knowledge of contract law and procurement-related legislative requirements, with the ability to interpret and negotiate complex commercial terms.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Experience using the Zycus contract management system will be highly regarded.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Highly collaborative, inclusive team
• Attractive package and other benefits

If you are a commercially astute procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we would like to hear from you.