Category Specialist
- Auckland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and deliver category strategies for assigned spend categories, aligned with SGS Global Category Management
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement lifecycle activities, including tendering, contracting, supplier evaluation, and negotiation
- Drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and compliance across the business
- Conduct market intelligence analysis to understand sector conditions and supplier landscapes
- Monitor and enforce compliance with preferred supplier programs
- Plan and forecast procurement of materials and services with a focus on total cost of ownership
- Key interface/focal point for the business lines, acting as a conduit for procurement and category subject matter expert
- Communicate the value of strategic sourcing to stakeholders, including cost, schedule, and administrative benefits
- 10 years' experience in procurement with at least 5 years in category management, ideally working across Australia and New Zealand
- Category Management experience with the following would be preferred; Subcontractors, Professional Services, IT/Telecommunication, Test & Field equipment
- Proven ability in managing multi-vendor, direct and indirect supplier relationships.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
- Analytical mindset with a focus on performance and compliance
- Familiarity with procurement systems and global sourcing practices
- MCIPS highly regarded
- Familiarity with Oracle (or similar ERP) software and desktop sourcing tools.
- Commitment to ongoing learning & development
- Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
- Career development opportunities (both nationally and globally)