Category Manager
@ Whitehaven Coal

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
A$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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Overview

Whitehaven Coal is a leading player in Australia7s emerging high-quality coal basin with a strong culture based on STRIVE values. They are known for excellence in project delivery, safe operations, and environmental responsibility.

About the Role

The Category Manager will join the Procurement team in Newcastle to support the execution of Whitehaven Coal7s Procurement strategy and lead sourcing projects for goods and services. You will manage complex procurement tasks, mentor team members, and engage with senior stakeholders, all while delivering sustainable procurement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review spend analytics and develop sourcing strategies.
  • Lead competitive tendering activities and negotiate contracts.
  • Perform vendor spend data analysis and mitigate commercial risks.
  • Mentor Category Specialists and engage with senior stakeholders.
  • Occasional travel to operating sites.

What You7ll Bring

You should have extensive experience in high complexity procurement or category management, strong negotiation and tender leadership skills, excellent analytical abilities, and effective stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential; experience in the mining, resources, or construction industry is a plus.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

  • 26 Weeks Parental Leave
  • $4k for successful referrals
  • Learning and skills development through study assistance and leadership training
  • Awards and recognition through the STRIVE initiative
  • Opportunities for career growth with new projects

Key skills/competency

  • Procurement
  • Sourcing
  • Tendering
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical
  • Vendor Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Mentoring
  • Commercial Risk
  • Project Delivery
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How to Get Hired at Whitehaven Coal

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Whitehaven Coal's culture: Study their STRIVE values and achievements.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight procurement and analytical skills.
  • Tailor application: Focus on category management experience.
  • Prepare for interviews: Emphasize negotiation and team leadership.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review advanced Excel and analytics.
Study competitive tendering software.
Practice contract negotiation techniques.
Analyze procurement case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss a challenging negotiation experience.
Describe teamwork in procurement projects.
Explain decision-making with limited data.
Share conflict resolution with stakeholders.

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