Senior Category Specialist Strategic - Procurement

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Senior Category Specialist to join its Strategic Procurement team in Brisbane, Australia. You will lead complex procurement activities, develop strategic sourcing initiatives and deliver commercial value across a diverse portfolio of goods and services.

You will collaborate with operational and corporate stakeholders to improve procurement outcomes, manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement within a major resources/energy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic procurement and category management.
• Strong background in complex sourcing activities.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Advanced analytical skills including spend analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, risk management and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans and sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end tender processes, contract negotiations and supplier selection.
• Oversee procurement activities across operational and capital expenditure.
• Analyze spend and market data to identify opportunities and risks.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Drive cost efficiencies and value-for-money outcomes.
• Support procurement governance and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance to procurement teams.

Job description

The Opportunity

Stellar Recruitment is partnering with a leading resources and energy organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Category Specialist to join its Strategic Procurement team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex procurement activities, develop strategic sourcing initiatives and deliver commercial value across a diverse portfolio of goods and services. Working closely with operational and corporate stakeholders, you'll play a key role in improving procurement outcomes, managing supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans, sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes, contract negotiations and supplier selection.
• Lead complex procurement activities across operational and capital expenditure.
• Analyse spend, supplier and market data to identify commercial opportunities and risks.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Drive cost efficiencies, contract improvements and value-for-money outcomes.
• Support procurement governance, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to procurement team members.

About You

• Proven experience in strategic procurement, category management and complex sourcing activities.
• Background in energy, utilities, mining, infrastructure, construction or manufacturing.
• Strong commercial negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills.
• Advanced analytical capabilities, including spend analysis and market insights.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Sound knowledge of procurement governance, commercial contracts and risk management.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to influence strategic procurement outcomes within a major resources / energy business. Exposure to complex, high-value procurement activities and diverse stakeholder groups. Collaborative team environment.