Category Manager – Road Transport

About the role

BlueScope is seeking an experienced Category Manager, Logistics to join the Procurement Logistics team in Port Kembla, NSW. You will lead the development, negotiation and management of significant road transport contracts across the company’s Australian businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for existing and future logistics activities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and sourcing aligned with business plans and logistics strategies.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal and Procurement to identify improvement opportunities and total‑cost solutions.
• Govern major logistics contracts, ensuring continuity of service, risk management and sustainable value.
• Implement new logistics service agreements and manage associated business changes.
• Manage supplier performance from strategic and tactical perspectives.

Required profile

• Experience within logistics and/or supply chain, preferably road logistics.
• Strong contract‑management experience and proven ability to develop, negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Understanding of key logistics cost drivers.
• Highly developed stakeholder‑management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

Required skills

• Logistics and supply‑chain expertise.
• Contract management.
• Negotiation.
• Stakeholder engagement.

What we offer

• Learning and development opportunities in a lifelong learning culture.
• Inclusive, positive work environment focused on safety and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainable solutions and climate goals.
• Work‑life flexibility through the B‑flex program.