Category Officer
DRD Group ·www.drdgroup.com.au
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Location: Perth, WA
Rate: Up to $85 per hour (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour days
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Category Management Specialist to provide specialist procurement support across mining services categories. Working within a high-performing procurement team, you will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and deliver commercial value across the procurement lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage sourcing and tendering activities from development through to award
• Develop and implement category management strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier engagements for high-value and high-risk contracts
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to maximise value and performance
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to internal stakeholders
• Support governance, compliance, and risk management requirements
• Analyse procurement data and provide reporting and recommendations
• Build strong partnerships across operational and project teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes
Mandatory Requirements
• Strong experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management roles
• Knowledge of procurement governance, compliance, and risk management processes
• Experience managing tenders, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Preferred
• 5+ years' experience in procurement or category management
• Experience within mining, resources, energy, or heavy industry sectors
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law, or related discipline
• Experience managing mining services categories
RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY
For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Alvin on 08 94374400 or via email on alvin.candra@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
Rate: Up to $85 per hour (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour days
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Category Management Specialist to provide specialist procurement support across mining services categories. Working within a high-performing procurement team, you will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and deliver commercial value across the procurement lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage sourcing and tendering activities from development through to award
• Develop and implement category management strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier engagements for high-value and high-risk contracts
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to maximise value and performance
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to internal stakeholders
• Support governance, compliance, and risk management requirements
• Analyse procurement data and provide reporting and recommendations
• Build strong partnerships across operational and project teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes
Mandatory Requirements
• Strong experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management roles
• Knowledge of procurement governance, compliance, and risk management processes
• Experience managing tenders, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Preferred
• 5+ years' experience in procurement or category management
• Experience within mining, resources, energy, or heavy industry sectors
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law, or related discipline
• Experience managing mining services categories
RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY
For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Alvin on 08 94374400 or via email on alvin.candra@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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The Category Officer role with DRD Group is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Category Officer role pay?
DRD Group lists the Category Officer role at up to AUD 85 per hour.
Is the Category Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DRD Group.
What experience level is the Category Officer role?
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