Rail Procurement Category Manager – 12 Month FTC

Fortescue Metals Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional for a 12 month fixed term contract in Perth, WA. The role focuses on sourcing, contract management and supplier performance across rail goods and services essential to Fortescue’s rail network.

You will own allocated procurement activities, support category strategies and balance cost, operational needs and supply risk in a dynamic, asset-intensive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing or contract management in asset-intensive industries.
• Ability to evaluate supplier proposals, pricing and commercial implications.
• Clear written communication for award recommendations and variations.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with Excel for data.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative attitude with strong interpersonal skills and learning mindset.
• Desirable tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain or Law.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and negotiation across allocated procurement activities from scope to award.
• Support management of rail contracts, variations and supplier relations.
• Monitor supplier performance and address service issues.
• Contribute to category planning with spend and market insights.
• Provide commercial analysis for evidence-based recommendations.
• Raise procurement approvals and manage records; identify risks.
• Partner with Rail stakeholders to align procurement with business priorities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business or Supply Chain

Related discipline (Commerce, Law)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional for a 12 month fixed term contract in Perth, WA. The role focuses on sourcing, contract management and supplier performance across rail goods and services essential to Fortescue’s rail network.

You will own allocated procurement activities, support category strategies and balance cost, operational needs and supply risk in a dynamic, asset-intensive environment.