Category Specialist – Building

• Cardiff, Lake Macquarie, Australia
• Purchasing and Procurement

• Permanent full-time position
• Attractive salary package
• ASAP start available
• Office based role

About the Role

Our client are a well-known Newcastle based building and construction services enterprise delviering exceptional service to complete works on various properties throughout Australia. Due to a period of recent growth they are now looking to take on a highly experienced Category Specialist based in Cardiff, Newcastle.

Candidates for this position MUST have strong experience in a Category Specialist role, coupled with experience in the building industry.

As a Category Specialist you will report to the National Supplier & Performance Manager. You will be responsible for the planning, supplier performance analysis and procurement within the trade network.

Key responsibilties will include:

• Oversee the trade network to ensure our trade partners deliver quality repairs
• Ensure trade panel provides sufficient coverage nationally to fully service our clients
• Create and analyse reporting working in with the National Supplier Performance Manager striving for constant improvement, unlocking performance to decrease average repair costs
• Work collaboratively within the Trade Team and table any innovations that may lead to improved efficiencies
• Utilise and share your building knowledge and experience across our teams driving improvements across KBA Insurance Repairs and our trade panel
• Support the implementation of strategic and operational goals and budget plans for KBA Insurance Repairs
• Collaborate with the National Supplier Performance Manager to develop, execute, and maintain a detailed strategy capable of delivering best value in quality, delivery, cost and safety
• Demonstrated commercial insights and experience with contracts and supplier negotiations

About You

You will be a highly experienced Category Specialist with strong experience in a similar role, coupled with previous experience in the Building Industry.

The successful candidate will possess:

• 5+ years’ experience in Category Specialist role or similar
• Experience within the building industry preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop relationships and influence key stakeholders
• Demonstrated procurement experience to drive and deliver best value for money results
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience with contracts and supplier negotiations
• Fast-paced operator with a very strong sense of urgency
• Very high attention to detail with strong work ethic
• Solid understanding of safety requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• A team player with a strong customer focused attitude and drive to achieve our goals

APPLY NOW via SEEK, and for more information contact Jack Coleman on 0473 003 265.