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Category Management Team Leader

Mid levelFull-timeHybridLeederville WA 6007, AustraliaPosted 6 hours agoVerified 19 hours ago
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About the job

Joining Water Corporation means becoming part of a vibrant community that values work-life balance and diversity. As a Category Management - Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in maximizing the benefits of third-party supply arrangements, impacting millions of Western Australians. The team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring that together, they achieve success.

You'll be responsible for

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Conducting research

Conducts research, develops commercial prototypes, analyses ‘price’ and ‘demand’ levers, and exploits supply market intelligence to develop commercially advantageous sourcing strategies.
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Consulting with stakeholders

Syndicates sourcing strategies through consultation with Contract Owners and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with corporation goals and objectives.
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Developing procurement plans

Develops Procurement Plans through consultation with key stakeholders to ensure market intelligence, requirements, and a plan for success are clearly documented.

Key criteria

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Strategic sourcing experience

Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management.

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Commercial strategy development

Demonstrated success in preparing commercial strategies for complex requirements.

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Supply market research

Experience conducting supply market research for high-value negotiations.

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5 criteria for this job
Strategic sourcing experience
Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management.

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Commercial strategy development
Demonstrated success in preparing commercial strategies for complex requirements.

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Supply market research
Experience conducting supply market research for high-value negotiations.

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Post-award contract management
Substantial experience managing complex post-award contracts and supplier performance.

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Industry experience
Experience in engineering, mining, or utilities sectors within large organizations.

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