Shape strategic success as a category manager within a global OEMDevelop and implement category strategies for positive changeCollaborate with stakeholders to foster innovation and achieve savingsAbout the Company:Liebherr-Australia's experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technology makes us a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. We sell and service earthmoving machinery, mining equipment, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as foundation and piling equipment throughout Australia and New Zealand.Are you ready to join the Liebherr family? About the Role: We're excited to announce a newly created position for a Category Manager. Reporting to the General Manager - Procurement, we seek someone who views challenges as opportunities and embodies Liebherr's values. The position will be instrumental in shaping and executing category strategies that drive positive progress, enhance supplier performance, and foster collaborative relationships across the organisation.This role requires a self-motivated individual who is passionate about leading change and rethinking established methods. They should be capable of working independently and possess a strong inner drive to achieve excellence and deliver results. Skills and Duties: To succeed in this role, you will need high levels of personal integrity, and a positive work ethic coupled with the ability to:Develop and manage category strategies to achieve value for money and cost savingsLead end-to-end sourcing activitiesNegotiate and establish commercial agreementsConduct SRM meetings, monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and negotiate contract variationsProvide commercial guidance and educate cross-functional stakeholders on procurement policies and processesTertiary qualification in Commerce, Engineering, Law or Project Management ideally with three years of applicable professional experienceAbility to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholdersWell-developed strategic thinking with sound commercial acumen and negotiation skillsProactive problem-solverAbility to operate with minimal supervision and possess an inner drive to achieve resultsDiversity and Inclusion:Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group's Core Values. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace.Culture:We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.Applications close COB 18 March 2025. Candidates are advised that interviews may commence before the closing date.Liebherr Australia would like to thank you for submitting your application. No agencies or third parties please.Please note: Applicants successful in progressing past the interview stage will be required to undergo a Pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application.One Passion. Many Opportunities. The Company Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand.