- Develop, coordinate, and evaluate sourcing and tender packages for major categories.
- Supplier relationship management - deliver value through effective management of strategic supplier relationships.
- Category management and strategic sourcing – assisting the development of category strategies and the end-to-end sourcing process. Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with Contracts and Procurement policies and procedures.
- Negotiating – Assisting in negotiating strategies and contract terms for complex, high risk and high value contracts, which drive value for Fortescue and our supplier partners.
- Governance and risk management - ensure business objectives are met through effective governance, compliance management and the identification, assessment, and treatment of risk.
- Develop well written, well-structured procurement documentation that supports the product requirements.
- Generate reports, innovative commercial models, and market analysis to support procurement decision-making.
- Bachelor's degree in commerce, business, law, or construction desirable
- Work in a fast-paced procurement environment across multiple packages
- Demonstrated experience in internal and external stakeholder engagement across multiple disciplines
- At least 5 years of Contracts and / or Category Management experience (Principal and/or Manufacturer) within Mining or similar Heavy Industries
- High level written skills with excellent attention to detail
- Understanding and ability to apply various commercial models to deliver best cost and schedule outcomes.
- Understanding of contractual concepts to enable proactive and efficient contract negotiation.
Category Management Specialist - Perth, Australia - Fortescue
Description
About Us
Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth - Fortescue's Bennett Street office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.
Roster: Monday to Friday
As a Specialist Category Management, you are passionate, honest, enthusiastic, and willing to step up to the challenge of being part of an innovative and achievement driven organisation.
The purpose of the Specialist Category Management is to provide specialist procurement advice on a category/range of material and services categories to assist the Fortescue Hydrogen Systems to plan, develop, source, and manage procurement arrangements to meet organisational and business objectives effectively and efficiently.
This position would be best suited to an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a high level of flexibility, is strategic and proactive with strong stakeholder engagement abilities.
Previous experience in a manufacturing, product development/innovation or similar industry is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience
Our Commitment
Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.