Category Specialist

Who are we?

City FM Australia (City) provides world-leading Facilities Management, Engineering and Energy solutions that ensure safe, successful and sustainable outcomes for our partner, Coles.

We're a growing business built on strong partnerships, innovation and operational excellence. Our people are empowered to collaborate, solve problems and deliver meaningful outcomes that support some of Australia's most recognised retail brands.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Category Specialist to join our Procurement team based in Mulgrave.

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, you will play a key role in delivering procurement and category management outcomes across a diverse portfolio of facilities management and indirect spend categories.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activities, manage supplier performance, negotiate commercial agreements and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support operational and commercial success across the business.

The category portfolio includes facilities management services and spare parts across HVAC and refrigeration, electrical and plumbing services, building maintenance, bakery and catering equipment, hire equipment and other service-related categories.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking to further develop their category management career within a fast-paced, collaborative and commercially focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Category Management

• Develop and implement category strategies that support business objectives
• Lead sourcing and tender activities from market engagement through to implementation
• Deliver cost savings, value creation and risk management outcomes
• Analyse spend data and identify strategic procurement opportunities

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage supplier relationships, performance and contractual compliance
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract implementation activities
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve operational issues
• Facilitate supplier reviews and performance discussions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance and Procurement
• Partner with suppliers and contractors to achieve business outcomes
• Provide procurement expertise and commercial support across the business

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor category performance through reporting and analysis
• Track savings initiatives and supplier performance metrics
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance commercial and operational outcomes

Experience & Expertise

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement, sourcing or commercial management
• Experience leading end-to-end sourcing and tender processes
• Strong supplier relationship and contract management experience
• Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills

Desirable

• Qualification in Commerce, Finance, Law, Business or a related discipline
• Experience within facilities management, technical services or indirect procurement categories
• Experience managing supplier performance and governance activities

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Be:

• Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills
• Analytical and data-driven in your decision making
• Proactive, outcomes-focused and self-motivated
• An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Passionate about continuous improvement
• Resilient, adaptable and collaborative

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Hybrid working model
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to employee rewards and retailer discounts
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to strategic procurement and category management activities
• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Career development within a growing Australian business

If you would like to be part of a growing Australian Facilities Management business, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your updated resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

City is an Equal Opportunity Employer who supports and encourages the diverse needs of each individual Team Member.

City does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Please do not submit any resumes or associated profiles to the City careers portal or to any City team members. City will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.