CATEGORY SPECIALIST
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Permanent Full Time | Working from home flexibly
Location: Alexandria, Sydney NSW
Utilise your experience in supporting Category Managers
About Ampol
We are proud of our heritage. We have been powering better journeys for all Australians for over 100 years. As Australia’s very own fuel brand we are committed to making those journeys easier by meeting Australia’s needs at every step with the care and service we all deserve. And, as we grow, we continue to evolve, to ensure we have low carbon solutions that will meet the needs of our customers well into the future. Powering better journeys for today and tomorrow.
About the role
In this role you will assist the Procurement team, inclusive of Procurement Category Managers, in conducting data analysis, developing sourcing strategies, assisting with supplier negotiations, assessment of RFx submissions, development and administration of contracts and supplier performance management.
Key responsibilities:
Support a team of Category Managers to deliver procurement activities
Lead tactical procurement initiatives to deliver value to the business
Assist the team in contract administration and management activities
Review purchase orders and spend commitments to ensure compliance to policies
Provide system support for the team and suggest continuous improvements
Act as a trusted commercial advisor within procurement operations activities
About you
You will have experience in supporting a team of Category Managers in daily activities. You will have strong experience in managing multiple and conflicting priorities, stakeholder management and administration skills. You will be motivated to grow your career in procurement into a Category Manger role.
Key skills and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business, legal, economics, finance or related discipline
Experience in sourcing, contract administration or procurement
Experience in supporting a team of Category Managers
Knowledge of procurement fundamentals, sourcing and negotiations, contract implementation and management
Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system and Procurement systems would be highly desirable
Our benefits
Competitive Salary and performance bonus
Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions
Internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
Paid Parental Leave - up to 12 weeks paid Parental leave, and up to a year off (unpaid)
BabyCare Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work
Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available
Fuel up on us - receive a 25% fuel discount all year round for two privately used cars
Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme
Community giving day - spend one day volunteering with one of our partners
We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.
Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today.