Your new company

One of Australia's top sustainability drivers is now seeking a strong people-leader and expert MRO & Contractor Services procurement specialist to join their functional strategic team. As the portfolio is growing, they are looking to engage a technical subject-matter expert who is able to strategise and execute optimal category plans across multiple operational and project environments.


Your new role

As a leader, you will be responsible for supporting executive leadership teams in driving cost-optimisation and supplier relationship improvements in categories under your team's purview. You will also personally manage the MRO & Contractor Services suppliers and oversee performance management, contracting, escalations for supplier or payment related issues, Procurement SOP compliance etc. You will also identify and recommend opportunities for risk mitigation, continuous improvement, data-driven analytics and user education.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven track record in MRO & Contractor Services category management roles across Heavy Equipment, Mining, or O&G industries, with measurable achievements in cost & performance management
  
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and analytical skills, managing expectations upwards and downwards, ideally with experience in lean environments.
  
• Able to showcase effective business case presentations, including risk management strategies, to key stakeholders, eg: leadership, clients, 3rd party governance.
  
• Self-driven with a leadership mindset, a sense of urgency
  
• Dynamic working style with familiarity with Excel, Oracle or SAP (MM Module and others) and e-Procurement systems
  
• Note: Role is only open to candidates with full rights to work in Australia. No work sponsorship will be provided.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid working arrangements: WFH, Office, Site
• Long-term career growth within an organisation that encourages internal mobility
  
  

Diversity
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

What you need to do now
If this is your next career move, click 'apply now' to submit your CV. *Please be advised only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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