Category Management Specialist

Are you ready to make a strategic impact on high-value procurement decisions? We are currently seeking a Category Management Specialist to join our client’s team in Leederville. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to complex and strategic procurement initiatives that deliver real commercial, risk, and safety benefits to the organisation.

This role is a part time role, 3 days per week and offered on a 3 month contract.

About the Role

As a Category Management Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering specialist advice and services across high-value, complex, and strategic procurement categories. You’ll lead sourcing strategy development, market analysis, and supplier engagement activities that align with our corporate goals and optimise contract outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercially advantageous sourcing strategies using market intelligence, research, and stakeholder input
• Collaborate with Contract Owners and key stakeholders to align procurement strategies with corporate objectives
• Provide subject matter expertise in category management processes and coach team members as needed
• Lead high-value commercial negotiations and liaise with Legal on contract terms and departures
• Oversee post-award contract management, supplier performance, and formal communications to protect corporate interests
• Prepare comprehensive procurement documentation including Sourcing Strategies, Recommendation for Award, and Board Papers

About You

We’re looking for someone who can bring deep commercial insight and a strategic mindset to category management, with the ability to influence outcomes across the business.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management best practices
• Substantial experience in complex sourcing, supplier negotiations, and post-award contract management
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing commercial strategies and managing supplier performance
• Experience working in a large, multi-disciplinary or geographically dispersed organisation—ideally in engineering, mining, infrastructure, or utilities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Degree qualified in Commerce, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline
• CIPS qualification (completed or in progress) is highly regarded
• Familiarity with WA Public Sector Procurement is an advantage

 
Why Join Us?

This is your chance to be part of a high-performing team where your strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and collaborative approach will make a real difference. You'll enjoy working in a supportive environment with opportunities to influence and grow your expertise in complex procurement.
 


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.