Procurement Category Manager

Metricon; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & package

Housing discounts

LifeWorks confidential support program

Supplier discounts & rewards platform

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Metricon Homes, Australia’s largest home builder, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager based in our Robina office. You will manage strategic category procurement, engage six core functions, and drive supplier sourcing and performance programs to improve efficiency and margins.

You will partner with Design, Sales, Operations, Construction, Finance and Legal to align strategies with KPI targets, while ensuring compliance with company policies and values.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant field with residential construction exposure.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• High level Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with distribution, logistics and forecasting systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and major objectives for procurement.
• Engage stakeholders across Design, Sales, Operations, Construction, Finance and Legal.
• Develop and implement supplier sourcing, performance and retention programs.
• Support onsite construction efficiency, quality and safety through a strong supply chain.
• Reduce direct build costs and increase margin opportunities.
• Build relationships to ensure policy compliance and supplier excellence.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree

Tools

Excel

Forecasting systems

Logistics software

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 Robina 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

• 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 Commercial Manager in driving procurementCategory LEVEL Performance Management and ImprovementSupplier LEVEL Performance Management and ImprovementProjects as nominated by managerInternal and External Relationships
• Ensure Company Policies & Values are followed; and
• Build Metricon’s reputation as a “Customer of Choice” with our Suppliers.

Key Offerings

• Be supported by a Management Team that has a Culture Where YOU Matter
• Values - We’re together, We’re ready, We Own It and We Do it with Care
• Our 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

• Diploma or Degree qualified - with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a residential construction role 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;
• andA GREAT ATTITUDE!!!

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