The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Fleet Category Manager at a reputable government organisation. Oversee a broad spectrum of procurement activities to ensure efficient and effective contract management, supporting the delivery of high-quality services by external vendors throughout the Fleet Replacement Program.
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Joining this company not only allows you to work autonomously, but also gives you a chance to enhance your skills while making a positive impact on the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop plans for product/service categories to enhance innovation and cost-effectiveness
- Conduct market research to identify optimal products/services for each request
- Lead strategic sourcing, ensuring timely availability of critical consumables and preventive maintenance
- Evaluate business risks, considering financial, safety, budgetary, and suitability aspects
- Create and manage tenders, quotes, and assess responses in collaboration with stakeholders
- Develop supply chains for key commodities, ensuring availability, reliability, and efficiency
- Negotiate pricing, rebates, and communicate savings initiatives to suppliers and end users
- Generate reports on usage and spending, analysing data to identify savings opportunities and cost-cutting strategies
- Manage vehicle fleet, overseeing servicing, replacements, fuel cards, repairs, and maintenance
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualification or extensive experience in category and contract management, business, or Procurement (CIPS) qualifications highly regarded
- High levels of initiative, a self-starter with the ability to plan ahead, prioritise conflicting workloads and provide solutions
- Experience in managed complex property service contracts, technically minded with experience in managing at category and contract level within a large multiple site operation will be an advantage
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, negotiate, implement change, and engage effectively with all stakeholders
- Outstanding communication skills, enabling productive collaboration with teams and corporate stakeholders
- Efficient knowledge and utilisation of Microsoft programs including Office, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and cover letter to Randstad's Procurement & Contracts specialists Kim West 0437 899 198 or Jessi Musson via the link provided. If this role isn't for you, but you are open to work, please also get in touch via email or phone.
Please note that we will only be considering applicants who are Permanent Residents or Australian citizens.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
