Posted Date: 21 Aug 2025
Location:
Guildford, WA, AU
Reporting into the National Contracts Manager, the Category Specialist will join our Procurement team to lead strategic initiatives and drive performance improvements across high-volume procurement activities.
This pivotal role is focused on delivering exceptional commercial outcomes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Location Options:
- South Guildford, WA
- Tomago, NSW
Roster: Monday – Friday, 8.5-hour days (Including half-hour meal break)
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and maintain a strategic overview of industry trends
- Collaborate with supply partners to monitor and review contract KPIs
- Lead strategic planning initiatives to transform the category
- Ensure contract compliance and assess vendor performance
Skills & Experience:
- Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Category Management, or a related field
- Strong background in contract lifecycle management
- Knowledge of advanced sourcing strategies
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with SAP ARIBA or similar ERP systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Industry experience in mining, construction, forestry, infrastructure, manufacturing, or engineering (desirable)
Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:
- Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
- Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
- Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
- Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.
Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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