Perth Mining Services Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)

Fortescue; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue in Perth is seeking a Specialist Category Management to lead procurement advisory for mining services, partnering with stakeholders to plan, source and manage arrangements.

You will drive end-to-end sourcing, tendering, contract management and supplier relationship activities, aligning category strategies with Fortescue objectives. The role demands 5+ years in procurement, a relevant degree and a flexible, resilient mindset to innovate in a fast-paced mining environment.

Qualifications

• Alignment to Fortescue’s values and behaviours.
• Strong self-management and prioritisation abilities.
• Solutions-focused, agile and adaptable to change, drives continuous improvement.
• Resilient mindset to handle challenging circumstances.
• Experience in procurement practices, governance and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist procurement advice focused on mining services.
• Sourcing and Tendering – draft, manage, negotiate and award opportunities.
• Contract management – develop processes and manage risk.
• Supplier relationship management – deliver value through strategic relationships.
• Category management and strategic sourcing – align with Fortescue objectives and manage end-to-end sourcing.
• Negotiating – handle high value/high risk contracts.
• Governance and risk management – ensure objectives through governance and risk treatment.
• Analysis & reporting – analyze and report procurement data.
• Business partnering and commercial acumen – align procurement with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing & Tendering

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Governance and risk management

Analysis and reporting

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Fortescue in Perth is seeking a Specialist Category Management to lead procurement advisory for mining services, partnering with stakeholders to plan, source and manage arrangements.

You will drive end-to-end sourcing, tendering, contract management and supplier relationship activities, aligning category strategies with Fortescue objectives. The role demands 5+ years in procurement, a relevant degree and a flexible, resilient mindset to innovate in a fast-paced mining environment.