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Category Specialist-Adelaide or Whyalla

About the role

The Category Specialist supports category excellence related activity and outcomes across all business units for both direct and indirect spend categories.

 

This responsibility includes supporting effective and efficient process & policies are implemented and maintained. Technical support and guidance, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Governance support and base analytical support. This is an ‘all-rounder’ role.

 

  • Provide ongoing support to review, design and implement efficient process, policy & governance structures into Procurement

  • Maintain effective document repositories ensuring policies & procedures are available and remain up to date

  • Support the establishment of ESG strategies and ongoing support of ESG related initiatives

  • Support deployment of standardized methodology and tools across procurement

  • Establish, train and maintain standard practices supporting the category management effort

  • Support the Sourcing and Category Managers, contract owners and key stakeholders in managing contracts, participating as required in regular contract performance reviews and monitor contract performance against contract deliverables

  • Participate in efforts to improve capabilities, process & continuous improvement.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Support the development and ongoing maintenance of the Procurement Policy and Processes

  • Provide technical support to the Procurement function on the use of ERP systems

  • Provide category management support within procurement on identified categories or programs as identified/required

  • Work with the Category Managers on identified continuous improvement projects to drive value into the business

 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in a Commerce/Business degree or similar

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in procurement or similar support role

  • Provide technical support to the procurement function on the use of ERP systems (SAP)

  • High level of computer literacy (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point)

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

 

  • Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).

  • Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.

  • Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

  • Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or Lease PLUS.

About Us

Liberty Primary Steel operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, approximately 400km from Adelaide.  The integrated facility which includes ironmaking, steel making, and rolling-mill facilities is Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. It is also the future home of green steel with plans to construct an Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron facility fed by natural gas and hydrogen.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

  • Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

 

  • Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.

 

  • Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.


We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

 

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

 

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
 

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