Category Management Senior Specialist - Mining Services

About the role

Fortescue is hiring a Category Management Senior Specialist for its Mining Services category in Perth on a 12-month fixed-term contract, Monday to Friday. As Contracts & Procurement Senior Specialist, you will give senior specialist procurement advice and leadership, helping stakeholders plan, develop, source and manage contract arrangements to meet business objectives, and supporting category strategy and strategic procurement for mobile equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Contract management: develop and apply processes, procedures, systems and knowledge to secure optimum commercial benefit and minimal commercial risk.
• Supplier relationship management: lead and deliver value through effective management of key supplier relationships.
• Category management and strategic sourcing: develop category strategies aligned with business objectives and lead the end-to-end sourcing process.
• Negotiation: negotiate high-risk and high-value contracts with suppliers, understanding each party's position.
• Governance and risk management: ensure business objectives are met through governance, compliance and the identification, assessment and treatment of risk.
• Analysis and reporting: analyse and report data across the procurement lifecycle for mobile equipment.
• Partnering: build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders so procurement aligns with business needs.

Required profile

• 7+ years' experience in a procurement role.
• Understanding of procurement practices, governance and processes.
• Ability to self-manage and manage priorities efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Resilience in challenging circumstances.
• Qualification in Law, Business or Commerce is desirable.