Category Manager

Description:

Reporting to the Procurement Lead this role will see you leading construction sourcing activities, strategy, negotiation approaches as well as contract management and supplier relationship management and development for the Accommodation Strategy within Ausgrid..

• Negotiate new/ additional requirements and resolutions to conflicts between stakeholders and suppliers.
• Execute procurement strategies through the management of appropriate cross-functional teams and provide regular updates to stakeholders and procurement leaders.
• Act as the procurement lead in market engagement activities (end to end procurement).
• Develop and implement effective and strategic contract management and supplier relationship management plans.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance within procurement and tendering guidelines whilst seeking to adopt innovative, best practice procurement solutions.