Category Sourcing Specialist

About the role

CHC Helicopters is looking for a Category Sourcing Specialist to join its Indirect Category Team in Perth. The role focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies for local Australian spend and assigned global categories, supporting a wide range of indirect spend such as travel, facilities, IT, and corporate services.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for local and global indirect spend categories.
• Manage the end‑to‑end sourcing process, from requirement definition to contract award.
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives and deliver efficient services to internal customers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value and terms.
• Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers across multiple locations worldwide.

Required profile

• Ambitious and forward‑thinking professional.
• Strong financial and analytical capability.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills across the organization and with suppliers.
• Ability to transform skills into measurable cost‑saving results.

Required skills

• Negotiation skills
• Financial analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global aviation organization.
• Exposure to a diverse range of spend categories and international suppliers.
• Supportive culture built on accountability, collaboration, care, integrity, and excellence.