Senior Category Lead - Site Services & Indigenous

Page Executive; Perth; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is seeking a Category Lead, a senior contracts professional within the Procurement & Contracts function. You will provide leadership across a high-value site services portfolio and drive complex contract management and governance.

The role involves engagement with Indigenous partners, development of contract frameworks, and close collaboration with operational leaders. Regional WA travel is expected, with a 12-month fixed-term commitment.

Qualifications

• A track record of success managing high value contracts, commercial negotiations and developing supplier relationships
• Deep knowledge of contract law, procurement methodology and commercial risk management
• Experience overseeing site and/or services contracts such as facilities management, maintenance, labour hire and maintenance
• Strong analytical, financial and contract reporting skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and communicate with site based stakeholders and community groups
• Experience with developing Indigenous procurement and contract engagement
• The role will require some regional WA travel, approximately once a month

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, negotiation and administration of complex site service contracts
• Manage contract performance, compliance, risk, variations and claims
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders and key suppliers
• Support procurement strategies that maximise value while aligning with Indigenous procurement objectives
• Partner with Indigenous-owned businesses and joint ventures to develop long-term, sustainable commercial relationships
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, contract governance and commercial outcomes
• Provide guidance and mentoring to contracts and procurement team members
• Support dispute resolution and negotiation activities where required
• Develop and implement best-practice contract management frameworks and processes

Job description

Page Executive is seeking a Category Lead, a senior contracts professional within the Procurement & Contracts function. You will provide leadership across a high-value site services portfolio and drive complex contract management and governance.

The role involves engagement with Indigenous partners, development of contract frameworks, and close collaboration with operational leaders. Regional WA travel is expected, with a 12-month fixed-term commitment.