Principal Category (Collie, WA, AU, 6225)

South32
Australia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunitySkills: ["Commercial strategy","Strategic negotiation","Stakeholder management","Relationship building"]

Provide specialist advice and execute Category Management to ensure surety of supply and minimise supply risk. Develop and deliver commercial strategy for externally sourced goods and services, monitor supplier contracts and performance, and run tender preparation and supplier negotiations. Lead complex contractual negotiations with strategic suppliers in coordination with legal, management and internal stakeholders, and support sourcing initiatives aligned to supply metrics.

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South32
South32
1 week ago

Principal Category (Collie, WA, AU, 6225)

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Job Summary

Provide specialist advice and execute Category Management to ensure surety of supply and minimise supply risk. Develop and deliver commercial strategy for externally sourced goods and services, monitor supplier contracts and performance, and run tender preparation and supplier negotiations. Lead complex contractual negotiations with strategic suppliers in coordination with legal, management and internal stakeholders, and support sourcing initiatives aligned to supply metrics.
Location: Australia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide specialist advice and execute Category Management activities to ensure surety of supply and minimise supply risk.
  • •Develop and execute commercial strategy for externally sourced category goods and services to support business continuity and commercial outcomes.
  • •Monitor supplier contracts and portfolio performance, ensuring optimal usage and executing contract variations as required.
  • •Execute sourcing activities including tender preparation and management, and conduct contract negotiations aligned to Supply standards and procedures.
  • •Lead and manage complex contractual negotiations with strategic suppliers, coordinating with legal counsel, management and internal customers.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual LeaveSuperannuationShort-term IncentiveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstrated experience in a similar Category role within a Commercial/Supply environment, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
  • •Skilled in developing commercial strategies and leading high-value strategic negotiations.
  • •Knowledge of category management principles and contract law.
  • •Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, supply chain management, procurement, law, or a related field (desirable).
Experience:MiningHeavy industryCommercialSupply
Skills:Commercial strategyStrategic negotiationStakeholder managementRelationship building

Company Brief

South32
South32 is a diversified global mining and metals company producing commodities such as aluminium, manganese, zinc, silver, lead, nickel, and metallurgical coal. It operates assets across Australia, Africa, and South America.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Perth, Australia
Founded: 2015
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