Category Manager

Vor 3 Tagen


Melbourne, Österreich BAE Systems Vollzeit
Category Manager - HR | Location - Flexible

01-Jul-2024

BAE/1802519EXT

Location - Flexible

Category: Supply Chain

Position Type: Permanent - Full Time

Attachments: No File Attached

Application Close Date: 15-Jul-2024

At BAE Systems Australia

  • Do interesting work that MATTERS
  • ENJOY what you do
  • GROW your career
  • Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager – HR to join our Central Function based at Flexible locations (Adelaide, Melbourne and potentially other locations based on the right candidate) reporting to the Head of Category Management & Procurement Shared Services.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

You will be accountable for the delivery of category strategies that cover enterprise spend within an assigned portfolio of >$30M spend. Responsible for the establishment, placement and management of the appropriate category strategies and contracting arrangements with capable suppliers to deliver the cost, schedule, quality and safety requirements of the business, which, through effective relationship and performance management, maximise value and minimise risk.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Prepare, deliver and actively manage category strategies supporting the organisation to deliver the optimal value for money across managed spend
  • Able to work with business to develop future demand forecasts, analysing internal requirements and external markets, providing guidance on scope development where needed
  • Develop, manage and assess procurement plans & sourcing strategies, ensuring that they align with category objectives
  • Manage procurement engagement activities including, but not limited to, expressions of interest, requests for information, requests for quotation, requests for proposal, requests for tender, supplier negotiations and contract development and execution
  • Manage the supplier evaluation process and make sourcing recommendations to the business to meet the category objectives
  • Manage category/enterprise level supplier negotiations and finalise supplier agreements in accordance with set procedures and Delegations Of Authority (DOA), ensuring to collaborate with global category teams in order to achieve category objectives
  • Ensure adherence to contractual obligations through effective contract management planning, including payments, claims, warranties, cash flow, flow down of contract amendments
  • Manage the approval, maintenance and close out of purchase orders, ensuring timely payments and delivery

About YOU

  • Experience in managing the procurement elements of bids and customer tenders ensuring robust definition of requirements and commercial terms
  • Strong leadership skills and engaging with key stakeholders to develop required capabilities in the supply base
  • Able to apply project management skillset to delivery of procurement projects, ensuring delivery on time and on budget
  • Maintain working awareness of the external business environment consisting of but not limited to; economic, political and legal, demographic, social, competitive, global, and technological sectors
  • Preparing and delivering category reports, presentations, tracking and monitoring supplier performance and savings
  • Demonstrated experience in Commercial, Procurement and/or Supply Chain including the development and negotiation of contracts with key suppliers
  • Demonstrated experience in the development and execution of category management strategies across a diverse portfolio
  • Qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Commerce, Law or Business Management is preferable
  • Eligibility to obtain security clearance as required

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

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