Category Specialist

📋 Description

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation and
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation and business efficiencies.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends, supplier capabilities and category
• Manage supplier performance and support ongoing contract administration activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, supplier onboarding and
• Travel as required to support procurement activities and stakeholder engagement.

🎯 Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in procurement and category management.
• Experience managing one or more procurement category portfolios.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and drive positive supplier outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible work options and sustainability embedded in culture.
• Paid parental leave and volunteering day/blood donations.
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers and ongoing learning & development.
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally).
• SGS Rewards: discounts and cashback.