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Specialist Category - Corporate Services

Employer
South32
Location
Perth, WA, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 25, 2022

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Category
Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Contract
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

The Opportunity - 9month Fixed Term Contract

This role provides specialist advice and executes Category Management activities in line with specified guidelines and business requirements to increase productivity, lower costs, manage risks and unlock organisational value safely and sustainably.

Accountabilities

Individual Accountabilities
  • Drives cross-functional outcomes through collaborative engagement and influencing underpinned by deep sourcing expertise and end-to-end category and contract management
  • Works collaboratively and proactively with our Planning, Projects, Operations and Functional Teams to develop and execute a robust Sourcing Plan while addressing the future needs of the business
  • Responsible for (but not limited to) for supporting the delivery of initiatives within a broad portfolio of categories across global Corporate Services under the instruction and guidance of the Category Principal
  • Works collaboratively to contribute to team deliverables and improvement initiatives that drive value and innovation
  • Monitors contract compliance and utilisation by working closely with contract owners to unlock value throughout contract lifecycle
  • Responsible for identifying opportunities for improving engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses through sourcing activities
  • Engagement across a wide range of stakeholders to provide commercial guidance and supply process coaching, including developing and maintaining user guide materials for category portfolio.
  • Undertakes sourcing activities within the Category team:
    • Develops and executes category and sourcing strategies that minimise supply risk to the business, optimise cost and contribute to process automation
    • Identify and drive value adding initiatives across to achieve optimal commercial outcomes within Category portfolio
    • Executes sourcing activities (including tender preparation and management),contract negotiations and drafting, in alignment with Supply standards and procedures, and business requirements
    • Engaging with key stakeholders across the business to seek endorsements & approvals, including preparing and presenting at various forums
    • Monitoring existing contracts and the portfolio of suppliers supporting the business ensuring optimal usage & performance against business expectations
    • Completing required internal documentation and approvals in accordance with South32 standards and policies
    • Executes activities that contribute to the global and local sourcing requirements
    • Develop, maintain, and share market intelligence regarding suppliers and innovation as applicable to category portfolio
    • Collects requirements and analyses key data inputs from multiple sources (internal and external) to build robust category and sourcing strategies


About You
  • Experience in developing commercial strategies and leading negotiations
  • Confident presenting to wide range of stakeholder groups
  • Sound understanding of financial and business concepts to analyse and maximize commercial contracting outcomes
  • Supply or Category Management environment is a must
  • Previous experience in Mining & Metals will be preferred.
  • Min 24 months strategic sourcing or category management experience, particularly with experience in corporate services categories such as consultancy and advisory, insurance, travel, or facilities management.


Qualifications
  • Qualification in business, commerce, finance or related disciplines preferred


Our benefits
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
  • Free onsite wellness classes
  • Education and career development
  • Participation in the Employee Share Plan
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.


Location

This role will be based at our corporate office in Perth CBD

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note this job advert will close on 25th August 2022

Company

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. 

Our commodities can be found in nearly every aspect of our lives. They power our homes, start our cars, build our roads, bridges, skyscrapers and hospitals and even make our coins and jewelry.

We invest in exploration activities inside and outside of our portfolio, helping us to keep growing and diversifying. Our exploration activities are carefully selected to have a high chance of success and are spread around the world, including places we have not operated in before. 

We attract people with exceptional skills, who share our values and want to make a difference with the work they do. As part of our team, you will be brave enough to challenge yourself to be the best in what you do. We will help you stretch your capabilities, challenging you to constantly seek better ways to do things and taking advantage of every opportunity to let your career flourish.

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