Part Time Category Management Specialist

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 for

We’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.