Strategic Procurement & Category Specialist

Hudson AU; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson AU is seeking a commercially minded procurement professional to take ownership across multiple categories within an established environment. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive sourcing, tender processes, contract management and supplier performance.

Exposure to indirect procurement and ICT-related categories will be valued, with strong emphasis on achieving commercial outcomes and durable supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, commerce, procurement, or related discipline.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, category management or contract management.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of procurement and contracting processes.
• Experience with tenders, supplier evaluation, negotiations and contract management.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective, long-term relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Exposure to indirect procurement or corporate services/technology categories is well regarded but not essential.
• Experience with ERP, procurement or P2P systems advantageous.
• Current C Class driver's licence and willingness to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support sourcing and procurement activities across a range of commercial and indirect categories.
• Undertake category analysis, market research and supplier assessments to identify commercial opportunities.
• Manage tender processes, including evaluations, commercial analysis, negotiations and contract awards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support contract management, including variations, claims, milestones and supplier performance.
• Provide commercially sound procurement advice and solutions to stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier and category performance and identify opportunities for improved value.
• Maintain procurement and contract records and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Degree in business

Procurement experience

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Tender & negotiations

ERP/Procure-to-Pay

Driver's licence

Education

Degree in business, commerce, procurement

Tools

ERP/Procure-to-Pay systems

Job description

Hudson AU is seeking a commercially minded procurement professional to take ownership across multiple categories within an established environment. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive sourcing, tender processes, contract management and supplier performance.

Exposure to indirect procurement and ICT-related categories will be valued, with strong emphasis on achieving commercial outcomes and durable supplier relationships.