The Senior Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives within an assigned portfolio of indirect sourcing categories, which include Equipment and Facilities Management and a lead to assist with other indirect categories of goods and services as required. This is a full-time Max-Term position for 6 Months based in our North Ryde Sydney Office.

Group Procurement operates a shared services model with a focus on providing specialist services across Downer’s business units in an integrated, responsive and efficient manner. The Senior Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager is a key advisor and reports to the Group Manager Strategic Sourcing – Category Management. This integral role forms part of the Group Procurement leadership team.  This team collectively is responsible for delivering a best-in-class procurement function for a large, diverse and complex organisation.

What you'll be doing

Development of category strategies,  Identification of cost saving opportunities,  Facilitating and leading sourcing projects,  Supplier negotiation,  Management of spend data and  Establishment and maintenance of supplier relationships.

What you'll bring   

MCIPS preferred. Engineering &/or Financial Degree  Preferrable, Post Graduate studies Procurement, Logistics &/or Supply Chain. Tertiary Qualified in a Business/Commercial related degree Experience in a large working environment would be ideal 5 to 7 years experience as a Procurement Category/ Contracts / Commercial Role/s in Temp Labour/ Labour Hire sourcing and Logistics category Good Communication, presentation and influencing skills Strong negotiation skills Strong problem solving / solutions development skills Ability to manage cross functional teams and stakeholder groups Ability to drive change across the business

Why you will love working with us

Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.  Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:  Professional development programs  Access to professional memberships and industry networks  Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:  Parental leave  Employee Assistance Program  Programs promoting diversity and inclusion  A range of Corporate Benefits, including:   Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)  Salary sacrifice superannuation  

At Downer, our approach to diversity is what sets us apart. Our people can be their best by bringing their most authentic selves to work every day. Downer is made up of more than 30,000 people who are all different. Different preferences and perspectives. Different histories and heritages. We are different in the way we think, the actions we take and the unique value we contribute to Downer and it’s these differences that are Downer’s greatest strength. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone – bring your difference.