Principal Category Manager

GM3; Wollongong City Council; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Superannuation options

Annual incentive bonus

Generous leave entitlements

Additional superannuation options

Descripción de la vacante

GM³ is based in our Wollongong Office and delivers end-to-end category management to support operational performance and commercial success. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead tendering and negotiation activities, analyse spend data and identify Total Cost of Ownership opportunities while managing supply risk.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and proven procurement experience, with a focus on safety, governance and commercial excellence.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in commercial, procurement or supply environments.
• Proven strategic sourcing or category management experience.
• Strong contract development and commercial negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse spend, supplier cost structures and commercial opportunities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop short, medium and long-term category sourcing strategies.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to understand supply requirements and business risks.
• Analyse spend data, supplier cost drivers and Total Cost of Ownership opportunities.
• Conduct market assessments and evaluate supplier capability and supply risks.
• Prepare and manage tenders, evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Support contract formation and supplier performance management activities.
• Monitor market intelligence and emerging industry trends.
• Engage stakeholders to obtain approvals and support sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance, procurement and legal requirements.
• Support local and Indigenous procurement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while supporting business continuity.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Spend analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Collaboration

Safety compliance

Commercial excellence

Educación

Bachelor's degree (Business/Commerce/Finance/Engineering)

Descripción del empleo

GM³ is an emerging Australian metallurgical coal mining entity owned by Golden Energy and Resources (GEAR) and M Resources. With a focus on safe and consistent production, GM³ aims to create long-term value from its metallurgical coal assets while contributing to the regions surrounding its operations.

Competitive salary plus superannuation and an annual short-term incentive bonus based on individual and business performance.

Options for additional superannuation contributions.

Generous leave entitlements for long service and parental leave.

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Based in our Wollongong Office and reporting to the Category Manager, you will play a key role in delivering end-to-end category management activities that support operational performance and commercial success. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you will develop sourcing strategies, lead tendering and negotiation activities, analyse supply markets and identify opportunities to optimise Total Cost of Ownership while managing supply risk.

Key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Develop short, medium and long-term category sourcing strategies.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to understand supply requirements and business risks.
• Analyse spend data, supplier cost drivers and Total Cost of Ownership opportunities.
• Conduct market assessments and evaluate supplier capability and supply risks.
• Prepare and manage tenders, evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Support contract formation and supplier performance management activities.
• Monitor market intelligence and emerging industry trends.
• Engage stakeholders to obtain approvals and support sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance, procurement and legal requirements.
• Support local and Indigenous procurement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while supporting business continuity.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in commercial, procurement or supply environments.
• Proven strategic sourcing or category management experience.
• Strong contract development and commercial negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse spend, supplier cost structures and commercial opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to safety, integrity and commercial excellence.

If you are a commercially focused procurement professional looking to develop your career with a dynamic and growing mining business, we would love to hear from you.

GM³ is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 22nd November 2026

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and this advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate pool is identified.