Job Title: Category Specialist
Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet.
We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person.
We focus on the individual, their needs and more broadly on positive impacts in the community.
The Position:
Two exciting opportunities await
We're looking for skilled Category Specialists to join our teams.
Category Specialist – specialising in and overseeing a Beverage and Retail Portfolio
Category Specialist – specialising in and overseeing a Services and Indirect portfolio
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Category Manager, the Category Specialist will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio with procurement day to day operational and project duties.
The Category Specialist will drive category management execution on focused spend areas.
Reporting to the Category Manager, you will drive execution of strategic category plans with a high focus on strategic sourcing, integrating supply strategies with client's business requirements and long-term strategies.
You will manage commercial elements, including system pricing and benchmarking as well as provide counsel and training to Procurement Operations Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and conduct sourcing activities (RF-x) across categories
Lead strategic sourcing events including (RFQ/RFP/RFI, online auctions) to optimise cost, quality, delivery, and technology standards, while bringing a local perspective to national categories.
Ensure procurement activities include, promote, and support our global ESG focus including social and sustainable procurement objectives
Manage the day-to-day sourcing of new products/services, ensuring alignment with the overall category strategy
Manage pricing strategies and ensure competitive and consistent pricing across categories
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal performance and collaboration
Support Risk Management Strategies across supplier base
Monitor market trends and provide regular updates on market intelligence and customer insights
Requirements:
Relevant completed or currently completing tertiary qualifications in either Business, CIPS, IFPSM or AAPCM qualification or possess experience in a similar role with demonstrated 2-3 years' experience
Demonstrate organisational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and prioritise work to meet all deadlines
Solid analytical skills with high level of attention to detail.
Requires an understanding of the importance of database management and can instil an atmosphere of rigour and reliability in this area within the team
Computer literate with intermediate/advanced skills in full MS Office Suite: including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Able to handle ambiguity effectively, managing multiple stakeholders, solving operational issues, fostering change and resolving conflict
Developed and senior level professional procurement and strategic procurement experience – ideally in distribution category or associated field
Proven and effective professional negotiation and contract management experience
Track record of procurement category value delivery and effective SRM
Conduct data review, analysis, and deliver clear, actionable presentations
Familiar with working in a service industry with an expectation of high customer service levels
Benefits:
Compass Group is an organisation that's proud of its great people.
We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities for career advancement.
Recognised as an employer of choice we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs, paid parental leave, team event days, site-based benefits, and company discounts.
Our people's unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce.
We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued.
By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation.
We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.