Strategic Logistics Category Manager

BlueScope Steel; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope is seeking an experienced Category Manager, Logistics to join the Procurement Logistics team based in Port Kembla NSW. Help lead the development, negotiation and management of significant logistics contracts across our Australian businesses.

Reporting to the Manager Procurement and Contracts, Logistics, you will provide strategic logistics advice, lead improvement initiatives and manage major supplier relationships spanning BlueScope business units.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, negotiating, implementing and managing supplier contracts.
• Understanding of key logistics cost drivers.
• Ability to engage with executive management and deliver outcomes through others.
• Strong stakeholder-management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative approach and the ability to build relationships across internal and external networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for significant existing and future logistics activities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and sourcing activities aligned with BlueScope business plans and logistics category strategies.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, Procurement and other stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and the best total-cost solutions.
• Govern major logistics contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring continuity of service, effective risk management and sustainable value.
• Lead the implementation of new logistics services agreements and associated business changes.
• Manage supplier performance from both strategic and tactical perspectives.
• Manage formal contract reviews and drive continuous improvement, cost management and innovation.

Skills

logistics

supply chain

negotiation

stakeholder management

contract management

cost drivers

communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain and Logistics, Engineering, Commerce or Business

Job description

BlueScope is seeking an experienced Category Manager, Logistics to join the Procurement Logistics team based in Port Kembla NSW. Help lead the development, negotiation and management of significant logistics contracts across our Australian businesses.

Reporting to the Manager Procurement and Contracts, Logistics, you will provide strategic logistics advice, lead improvement initiatives and manage major supplier relationships spanning BlueScope business units.