Category Specialist – Logistics

Category Specialist – Strategic Procurement – Hugely successful mining services organisation
Your new company
A leading mining services organisation in Perth’s eastern suburbs is seeking a Category Specialist Procurement – Transport & Logistics/MRO to shape procurement strategy and deliver commercial impact across WA and NSW. This permanent role offers flexible hours and one day a week working from home.

Your new role
This is not a transactional role. The Category Specialist will drive procurement strategies, negotiate high‑value contracts, and ensure suppliers deliver against business priorities. With a strong focus on Transport & Logistics, the role demands commercial acumen, stakeholder influence, and the ability to turn market insights into measurable outcomes.
  • Lead category planning and contract negotiations with senior stakeholders
  • Build strategies that balance cost, risk, and long‑term value
  • Manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and performance
  • Monitor supplier delivery and drive continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed
  • Demonstrated experience in advanced procurement category management across multiple categories.
  • Extensive experience in the planning, development and/or management of high risk and complex contracts to meet the strategic and operational business needs within a complex organisation.
  • Full-working rights in WA via Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

What you'll get in return
This is a chance to step into a strategic procurement role with real influence, permanent career stability, and the flexibility to balance work and life.

Diversity
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

What you need to do now
If you fit the description above, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV. *Please be advised only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If this job isn't quite right for you, forward this to someone who might fit the description, then contact us for a confidential discussion about your career!

LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Procurement
Pay
To $160000
Ref:
2969939

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Yee Ling Lee, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 3, 1 William Street,

Telephone: 0892544534

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