Strategic Category Manager - 12-Month Contract

Stanmore Resources Limited.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanmore Resources Limited in Brisbane is seeking a senior procurement professional for a 12-month maternity leave contract to lead category and contract management initiatives across our mining assets. Reporting to the Supply & Logistics Manager, you will drive end-to-end sourcing from strategy through to contract award and execution.

You will develop category strategies, lead RFI/RFQ/RFP/RFT processes, improve supply security, and partner with stakeholders to optimise procurement service

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in category management, contract management or a senior procurement specialist role within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• A bachelor-level qualification in commerce, law, supply chain or a related discipline.
• A strong record of negotiating, executing and managing complex, high-value and high-risk contracts while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving capability.
• Sound knowledge of contract law and procurement-related legislative requirements, with the ability to interpret and negotiate complex commercial terms.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Experience using the Zycus contract management system will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Delivering sourcing projects aligned with the annual sourcing plan.
• Developing category and sourcing strategies, leading end-to-end activities from supplier engagement and tendering through to evaluation, negotiation, award and contract execution.
• Lead competitive RFI, RFQ, RFP and RFT processes that deliver strong commercial outcomes, sound governance and measurable value.
• Improving supply security and commercial performance across critical operational categories and spend areas.
• Supporting seamless contract execution and apply a strong understanding of procurement and supply agreement terms.
• Analysing market developments, spend trends and supplier performance to identify savings and improvement opportunities.
• Partnering with stakeholders to solve problems, shape sourcing strategies and improve procurement service delivery.
• Developing practical work plans and schedules that balance business priorities, procurement requirements and workload demands.
• Supporting internal governance, approvals, risk and compliance requirements.

Skills

Category management

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategy

Spend analysis

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Contract terms interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce

Bachelor's degree in law

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Tools

SAP

Zycus

Job description

Stanmore Resources Limited in Brisbane is seeking a senior procurement professional for a 12-month maternity leave contract to lead category and contract management initiatives across our mining assets. Reporting to the Supply & Logistics Manager, you will drive end-to-end sourcing from strategy through to contract award and execution.

You will develop category strategies, lead RFI/RFQ/RFP/RFT processes, improve supply security, and partner with stakeholders to optimise procurement service