Category Lead

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 14-02-2025
Category: Trade, Import Export
Perth, 

Job Description

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Business Director at Hays Recruiting Experts in Procurement, Purchasing & Contracts Category Lead - Energy Supply Global Mining Client Role Overview: Main Goal: Make smart deals to optimize energy use and costs for our Australian operations, while supporting safety, cost efficiency, and environmental goals. Key Responsibilities: Leadership: Ensure our supply needs align with the market. Manage suppliers, contracts, and track performance to keep costs low and supply steady. Commercial Management: Oversee all external energy spending to ensure business continuity and the best commercial outcomes. What You Need to Know: Energy Markets: Understand the energy markets relevant to our operations. Contracts: Know the key terms and commercial levers in our contracts. Legislation: Be aware of the legislative requirements and their impact (e.g., Carbon tax). Strategic Tasks: Optimize Spend: Analyze opportunities to optimize energy spend and mix, minimizing supply risks. Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with operations, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Sustainability, Technology, Planning & Development teams, and external energy bodies. Project Management: Delivery Models: Evaluate whether to insource or outsource projects. Contract Negotiations: Lead negotiations with vendors and manage contracts effectively. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders for endorsements and approvals. Documentation: Complete necessary internal documentation and approvals. Renewable Energy: Initiatives: Lead or support trials and initiatives for renewable energy options. Market Knowledge: Stay updated on energy market innovations and share knowledge. Mentorship: Lead, coach, and mentor team members to meet performance targets. Compliance: Ensure compliance with supply category management processes. Shared Accountabilities: Treasury: Ensure contracts align with corporate covenants. Decision Rights: Sourcing Strategy: Develop and plan sourcing strategies for a spend of ~US$150M to US$300M. Supplier Management: Oversee supply processes and supplier performance. Contract Approvals: Recommend approvals for all contracts in the category. Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Full-time Job Function Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Legal Industries: Services for Renewable Energy and Mining #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Details

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 14-02-2025
Category: Trade, Import Export
Perth, 

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