Procurement Category Manager

Metricon Homes; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management team support

Learning and development

Role progression and salary package

Housing discounts

Wellbeing programs

LifeWorks support

Discounts with brands

Job summary

Metricon Homes, Australia's leading home builder, seeks a Procurement Category Manager to oversee strategic and tactical procurement across allocated categories from our Mount Waverley office.

Responsibilities include driving category strategies, engaging six core functions, and implementing supplier sourcing and performance programs to reduce costs and improve margins. A national-scale, performance-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business or related field with relevant experience.
• Advanced computer literacy, especially Excel and MS Office.
• Knowledge of distribution, logistics and forecasting systems.
• Familiarity with various systems and project methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work autonomously within a team.
• Solid procurement process understanding and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies and major objectives.
• Engage stakeholders across Design, Sales, Operations, Construction, Finance and Legal to prioritise and execute strategies.
• Implement supplier sourcing, performance management and retention programs.
• Support Construction onsite efficiency, quality and safety through high-performing supply chain.
• Reduce direct build costs and increase margins; manage margin erosion and ETS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Autonomous work

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Procurement Category Manager - Procurement and Supply Chain

Love Where You Work!

Metricon Homes, Australia's largest home builder is committed to recruiting outstanding individuals who share our passion for delivering quality, service and award winning living solutions for Australian families.

The successful candidate will be based in our stylish Mount Waverley office, providing both the strategic and tactical level management of all allocated cost centre procurement categories. Assist in driving all Procurement & Supply chain functional Strategies, Major Objectives, KRA's & KPI's.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take your career to the next level and join a team who share a passion for teamwork, performance, integrity and quality.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supply Chain & Procurement Category Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Procurement & Supply Chain Category Specific Strategies & Major Objectives
• Engage key stakeholders in 6 core business functions – (i) Design (ii) Sales (iii) Operations (iv) Construction (v) Finance & (vi) Legal to develop, priorities & implement key category specific strategies & major objectives
• Develop & implement supplier sourcing, performance management & retention program
• Support Construction Onsite Efficiency, Quality & Safety by providing high Performing Supply Chain
• Reduce Direct Build Costs & Increase Margin Opportunities
• Reduce margin erosion & ETS
• Support the Supply Chain & Procurement Manager in driving Procurement Leadership across the Metricon Organisation both at state level & nationally as required
• Category LEVEL Performance Management and Improvement
• Supplier LEVEL Performance Management and Improvement
• Projects as nominated by manager
• Internal and External RelationshipsEnsure Company Policies & Values are followed; and
• Build Metricon's reputation as a "Customer of Choice" with our Suppliers.

Benefits and Perks

Metricon will offer you:

• Be supported by a Management Team that has a Culture Where YOU MatterValues – We're together, We're ready, We Own It and We Do it with Careour people are what makes us Australia's leading home builder – #1 Home Builder for the 10th Consecutive Year
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help build your skills and reach your potential
• We promote mentoring and provide genuine opportunities for role progression, along with a competitive salary, and salary package opportunities
• Attractive housing discounts on our award-winning homes
• You Matter! Physical fitness, free flu vaccinations, nutrition and mental well being are just some of the programs we sponsor at Metricon to address your wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our LifeWorks confidential support program which includes coaching for success and navigating personal and work challenges; and
• Exclusive access to building discounts, supplier / trade discounts, and retail discounts with big name brands through our rewards platform

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Diploma or Degree qualified - in a business or related discipline with 2 years' experience in a relevant organisation role or in an Estimating or related role
• Advanced computer literacy skills - MS Office/Windows environment particularly Excel
• Knowledge and experience with distribution, logistics and forecasting systems
• Knowledge and experience using various systems and project methodologies
• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritise and coordinate available time and resources for maximum effectiveness
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of the team
• Strong Procurement process understanding
• Excellent Communication & Presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skills; and A GREAT ATTITUDE!!!

This role requires a national police check to be undertaken by the successful applicant.