Category Specialist: Own the detail. Lead the strategy. Optimise everything.

This role based in our Perth Corporate office, will require you to identify and tap into direct supply channels from domestic and international markets and manage the supply chain life cycle from sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier performance management, risk management, and category management. 

We are looking for energetic specialists who enjoy building quality relationships with individual and internal stakeholders and vendors alike. 

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier negotiations with delegation across multiple categoriesVisit suppliers, stakeholders and sites as requiredProcess ‘fit for purpose’ goods and services aligned with business operating modelProvide procurement support to the business in the Authority for Expenditure processAssist in the development of and apply best practice systems for the supply chain including freight forwarding, shipping, warehousing, courier management, inventory management, reporting, shipment tracking visibility and KPI’s.Assists with Financial Analysis and modellingEnsure all health, safety, quality and environmental standards and legislation are strictly met, ensuring a safe environment for employees, customers, contractors and visitors, and promptly reporting any issues, potential issues or near miss events

Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification in business / commerce preferred

Experience:

Significant supply chain experience across multiple categories of spend.Previous experience in a corporate environment dealing with complex organisational structures. Experience in the hospitality industry particularly in remote locations, is an advantage.

Skills:

A people-first relationship building energyExcellent communication and collaborationProficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.Demonstrated high level self-organisational skills. Professional customer service attitude. 

About Us

Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, we own 9,000 permanent rooms across QLD, NSW, and WA, and operate more than 20,000 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of WA and SA. Our services include accommodation, food services, housekeeping, and property maintenance. With over 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.

We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.

We're safe, welcoming and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.