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Our team is growing and we currently have a role on offer for a Category Manager Subcontracting, employed on a Full Time basis in either Sydney or Melbourne.

The Category Manager Subcontracting is part of a dynamic team that works seamlessly with all parts of the business and is willing to challenge the status quo, offer solutions and build better foundations for business growth.

The role is responsible for managing procurement activities for Subcontracting category, support delivery of Category Plan, engaging with suppliers regularly, operational engagement and commercial tender support.

The Position:

• Managed procurement activities ‘end to end’ with key stakeholder management to ensure successful implementation of a projects
• Compile analytical data and solutions to inform potential project saving strategies
• Execute the tendering and negotiation of designated products & services in a timely manner to deliver savings
• Overall ownership for the development and delivery of the Subco Category Plan – including targets for savings targets, supplier consolidation, decarbonisation, payment term improvement
• Work with Procurement Manager First Nations to support growing our supplier base and spend with First Nations companies
• For a large, sophisticated client, help develop and drive completion of their Procurement Strategy
• Foster good relationships with operational representatives
• Meet with supplier to discuss performance to ISS’s criteria to drive service excellence and continuous improvement across the portfolio
• Support commercial tenders and transitions as required

Our Benefits:

• Values based positive company culture, with a caring and energetic team
• Flexible work arrangement – 2 days per week WFH
• Purposeful and rewarding work, with competitive salary
• Access to staff discounts with wide range of companies
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Internal opportunities within our global organisation

Minimum Criteria:

• Commercial procurement experience working in a matrix organisation
• Leading projects or transitions with large matrix cross functional teams
• Implemented an end-to-end subcontracting category from idea inception to award and supplier transition
• 3 to 5 years’ experience using procurement methodologies to drive cost savings
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Advanced analytical skills, strong verbal and numeric reasoning
• Ability to effectively dissect information and identify key issues and opportunities
• Effectively prioritises and meets deadlines
• Able to deal with multiple issues, pressures and deadlines concurrently

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high level of customer service skills
• A positive “can-do” attitude, continuously ambitious; creates, develops and takes ownership of the tasks set out

Desirable Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in a business related discipline.
• CIPS qualified or working towards completion.
• Procurement experience in the Facilities Management or Building Construction industry
• Digital procurement experience with a leading P2P platform

To apply for this role please click on the 'apply' link and complete the online application.

ISS is passionate about creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all our people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people living with disability, people from different cultural backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people.

We are an ethical employer, recognised by the industry for paying fairly and ensuring a safe working environment for all our staff. Read more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website.

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