Category Management Senior Specialist - Mobile Equipment & Decarbonisation

About the role

As Contracts & Procurement Senior Specialist, Mobile Equipment and Decarbonisation Execution, you will provide senior specialist procurement advice and leadership on Fortescue's Mobile Equipment and Decarb Execution category. You will help stakeholders plan, develop, source and manage contract arrangements so that business objectives are met, and will support category strategy development and the implementation of strategic procurement activities. The role is based in Perth on a Monday to Friday roster.

Key responsibilities

• Contract management: develop and apply processes, procedures, systems and knowledge to secure optimum commercial benefit and minimise 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 Fortescue's business objectives and lead the end-to-end sourcing process.
• Negotiation: engage with suppliers on high-risk and/or high-value contracts using an effective negotiation process and an understanding of each party's position.
• Critical thinking: apply critical thinking to sourcing strategies and timelines, influencing procurement planning to improve time, cost, quality, consistency, efficiency and clarity.
• Governance and risk management: ensure business objectives are met through governance, compliance management and the identification, assessment and treatment of risk.
• Analysis and reporting: analyse and report relevant data at every stage of the procurement lifecycle for mobile equipment.
• Partnering: build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders so procurement aligns with business needs and opportunities.

Required profile

• Ability to self-manage and manage priorities efficiently.
• Understanding of procurement practices, governance and processes, and evidence of how past experience contributes to success in this role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with teams and stakeholders.
• Resilience in challenging circumstances.
• Passion for decarbonisation and strategic procurement.
• Alignment with Fortescue's values.
• A qualification in Supply Chain, Business or Commerce is desirable.