Catergory Manager - Strategic

Torra Staffing and Recruitment; Newcastle-Maitland; In loco; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Torra Staffing and Recruitment is recruiting a Category Manager to own and deliver sourcing strategies for underground operations. The role focuses on strategic sourcing and supplier engagement across an allocated portfolio to influence commercial outcomes.

You will report to the General Manager Commercial, lead end-to-end sourcing, and partner with site teams and stakeholders to ensure value across the whole life cycle. Strong category management and negotiation experience are essential.

Competenze

• Experience owning categories and delivering sourcing or commercial outcomes in a complex operational environment.
• Strong capability in negotiating commercial agreements and evaluating supplier proposals.
• Proven ability to influence operational stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Mansioni

• Develops category strategies and sourcing plans.
• Reviews spend, contracts, renewals, supplier markets and demand.
• Leads end-to-end sourcing events including market approach, evaluations and recommendations.
• Coordinates inputs from commercial, operational, technical, legal, finance and HSEC.
• Leads supplier engagement and negotiations.
• Assesses pricing, supplier capability, contract terms and risks.
• Prepares business cases with value, options and risk analyses.
• Tracks savings, cost avoidance and implementation outcomes.
• Supports supplier performance reviews and issue resolution.

Conoscenze

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract terms

Analytical ability

Formazione

Relevant tertiary qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Torra Staffing and Recruitment – Fassifern NSW

Category Manager | Underground Mining

Lake Macquarie | Strategic sourcing across underground operations

We’re partnering with an established mining business to appoint a Category Manager with strong category ownership and strategic sourcing experience. The role supports underground operations and offers the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes across an allocated portfolio.

Reporting to the General Manager Commercial, you’ll develop category strategies and lead sourcing activity from planning and market engagement through to negotiation, recommendation and implementation. You’ll work closely with the Strategic Sourcing Manager, site teams and functional stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions meet operational needs and deliver whole-of-life value.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and delivering category strategies and sourcing plans
• Reviewing spend, contracts, renewals, supplier markets and operational demand
• Leading end-to-end sourcing events, including market approach, evaluation and recommendations
• Coordinating commercial, operational, technical, legal, finance and HSEC input
• Leading supplier engagement and negotiations
• Assessing pricing, supplier capability, contract terms, continuity risks and operational impacts
• Preparing business cases and approval documents, with clear analysis of value, options and risks
• Tracking savings, cost avoidance, risk mitigation and implementation outcomes
• Supporting supplier performance reviews and resolving issues with internal teams and suppliers

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring recent experience owning categories and delivering sourcing or commercial outcomes in a complex operational environment. Underground mining experience would be useful, though experience in heavy industry, energy, manufacturing or a similar asset‑intensive sector could also translate well.

• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement or commercial roles
• A track record leading sourcing activity and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong commercial, numerical and analytical capability
• Confidence working with suppliers and influencing operational stakeholders
• Clear written communication and sound record‑management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and escalate when needed
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

What’s In It For You

• Own an allocated category portfolio with a direct connection to operational needs
• Influence sourcing strategy and commercial outcomes across underground operations
• Work closely with senior commercial and site stakeholders
• Attractive salary package with potential bonus structure

About the Business

Our client is an established mining business with underground operations in the Lake Macquarie region. Its commercial and strategic sourcing teams work closely with sites and suppliers to support operational requirements and deliver value across the business.

About Torra:

Torra is a recruitment and professional services agency serving clients across heavy industry, logistics, energy, and more. We deliver flexible labour hire, permanent recruitment, and HR consulting solutions.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating inclusive workplaces.