Part Time Category Management Specialist

Leederville, WA
Temporary
Part-time

14 days ago

Our client works towards keeping WA flowing. They are committed to delivering sustainable water services to communities across the state and are looking for a talented professional to step into a part time 3-month assignment in the position of Category Management Specialist. In this role, you’ll provide specialist category management advice and services across high-value, complex, and strategic procurement categories—helping to maximise commercial outcomes while managing risk and ensuring safety.What you’ll be doing

Conducting research and supply market analysis to develop commercially advantageous sourcing strategies.
Partnering with contract owners, stakeholders, and leadership to align sourcing strategies with corporate goals.
Maintaining a strong understanding of business process value chains and technical requirements to inform commercial outcomes.
Leading commercial negotiations and working closely with Legal on contract departures and agreements.
Acting as the client’s representative on notices, variations, amendments, and disputes to safeguard our interests.
Coaching and mentoring colleagues on category management processes.
Managing supplier performance and contract outcomes for large and complex arrangements.

What we’re looking forWe’d love to see applications from candidates who bring:

Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management.
Significant experience in sourcing and supplier negotiations for complex, high-value contracts.
Strong capability in preparing procurement documentation such as sourcing strategies, procurement plans, recommendations for award, and board papers.
Post-award contract and supplier performance management expertise.
Background in a large, multi-disciplined or geographically dispersed organisation—experience in engineering, mining, infrastructure, or utilities is highly regarded.
Degree qualifications in Commerce, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or related discipline.
Knowledge of WA Public Sector Procurement (desirable).

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.Share this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )We're an Award-Winning Recruitment Agency2025 Winner Excellence in Safety CultureRCSA Awards2025 Social Enterprise CertificationSocial Traders2024 Platinum Sustainability RatingEcovadis2024 Client Service of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 Compliance Team of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 RPO of the Year FinalistAPSCo AwardsPart of RGF Staffing ANZ, Chandler Macleod, We Get People.sRecruitment ServicesIndustriesChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.© Chandler Macleod 2025 All rights reservedSite Configuration::: Edit Site Configuration Preview Upload Dialog Preview Loading Dialog Preview Alert Dialog Preview Toast Message

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