SUPT - CATEGORY MANAGER

Glencore Australia; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Health insurance discounts

Referral program

Leadership development programs

Brisbane office

Job summary

Glencore Metals Australia is seeking a seasoned Superintendent - Category Management to lead the Fixed Plant & Industrial Services category across Zinc and Nickel operations in Australia. You will shape category strategies, oversee sourcing, contract governance and supplier relationships to unlock value and enhance supply continuity.

You will manage a high-performing team, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive risk management, cost savings and procurement excellence across sites, while

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver strategic sourcing and category management outcomes in complex environments.
• Experience leading category management, sourcing, contract governance and supplier relationships.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Australia to Glencore Metals operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to priorities.
• Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings and risk reduction initiatives.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and manage high-value supplier relationships.
• Provide leadership and development to a category management team.
• Partner with business leaders to drive procurement excellence and influence sourcing decisions.
• Strengthen supplier performance through governance and continuous improvement.
• Drive best practice procurement processes across the business.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance frameworks while supporting supply continuity.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Procurement governance

Cost savings

Risk management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or related discipline

CIPS/MCIPS accreditation (advantage)

Job description

Superintendent - Category Management (Fixed Plant & Industrial Services)

Group Supply Chain | Contracts & Procurement

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. 105352

At Glencore Metals Australia, we're seeking an experienced and commercially astute Superintendent - Category Management to lead our Fixed Plant & Industrial Services category portfolio across our Zinc and Nickel operations. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic procurement leader to influence enterprise-wide sourcing decisions, deliver significant commercial value, and drive supplier and category performance across a complex, multi-site operating environment. Leading a high-performing team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, sustainable, and commercially effective supply outcomes that support the success of our operations.

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration with 12% superannuation (Staff role)
• Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts, retail offers, and salary sacrifice options
• Employee Referral, Recognition & Reward programs
• Leadership development programs, Ambassador Programs and unrivalled career pathways
• Brisbane CBD office location with Monday to Friday roster

About The Role

Reporting to the Group Procurement Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across category management, sourcing, contract governance, and supplier relationship management. You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that unlock value, manage risk, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure continuity of supply across our operations. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help shape procurement strategies that support both operational success and long-term business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to operational, commercial and strategic business priorities
• Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings, value creation and risk reduction initiatives
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and manage high-value supplier relationships
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to a high-performing category management team
• Partner with business leaders to drive procurement excellence and influence key sourcing decisions
• Strengthen supplier performance through effective governance, performance management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive best practice procurement, contracting and category management processes across the business
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance frameworks while supporting operational efficiency and supply continuity.

Required Skills & Experience

You are a proven procurement leader with strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering strategic sourcing and category management outcomes in complex operating environments. You bring the ability to think strategically while also driving execution, building trusted stakeholder relationships, and leading teams to achieve exceptional results.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement accreditation such as CIPS or MCIPS (highly regarded).
• Willingness to undertake regular travel to Glencore Metals operations across Australia.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and contract management.
• Strong background in mining, resources, construction, or a similarly complex industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex commercial negotiations and high-value procurement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier relationship management, and commercial risk management.

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority - we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.

Ready to lead, influence and deliver real business impact? Join Glencore and help drive the next generation of procurement excellence across our operations.

Applications Close: 23 rd of October