Category Manager - MRO

The Role

This roles requires an experienced Category Manager to manage all of the business’s MRO spend including the facilitation of the suppliers of OH&S, plant maintenance, facilities management, cleaning and other maintenance and repair based services.

Position Duties

• Accountable and responsible for developing category strategies including considerations for make vs. buy, approach to inventory, insource vs. outsource, go-to-market strategies and Total Cost Management.
  
• Accountable and responsible for analysing and understanding all potential risks at the category level – such as supply continuity – that can put safety, revenues or public relations image at risk and to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
  
• Accountable and responsible for identifying strategies to develop a more competitive supply market, for example onshore vs. offshore supply sources.
  
• Accountable and responsible for developing the upfront sourcing strategy or planning of a sourcing exercise and ensuring alignment with the category strategy.
  
• Responsible for preparation, development and execution of negotiation strategies as agreed by the cross-functional stakeholder group to maximise value and agree terms and conditions.
  
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring suppliers comply to their obligations under the Contract Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This includes the management and resolution of disputes under the terms and conditions of the contract.
  
• Accountable and responsible for achieving continuous improvement in the existing supply base as well as developing new supplier capabilities. Accountable and responsible for engaging new suppliers to understand market offerings and to identify potential new suppliers.
  
• Responsible for identifying and working with appropriate stakeholders on opportunities to positively influence demand around appropriate usage and alternative product/service substitutes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, to negotiate and liaise directly with key stakeholders on both a strategic and operational level.
  
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups.
  
• Ability to drive change across the business.
  
• A flexible, team-work approach to tasks and responsibilities.
  
• Tertiary qualified.
  
• 5 to 10 years experience as a Category and/or Contracts Manager within procurement management.
  
• Extensive experience in the strategic management of procurement categories.
  
• High level of computer literacy, preferably with sound skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point.
  
• Strong presentation skills, with ability to present to a wide range of audiences for a variety of purposes.
  
• Exceptional analytical skills, with proven ability to summarise and analyse procurement data.
  
• Ability to work in a calm manner, to prioritise competing demands and solve enquiries in a quick and efficient manner.