Sr Category Specialist

About the role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Category Specialist - Mine Site Services and Capital Projects to join our Australian Supply Chain Management team, based at our South Brisbane office. Reporting to the Manager – Categories, the scope of your role will be to ensure Peabody’s external supply network is effectively engaged to support our business needs in a way that optimises value.

Primary duties:

• understanding business procurement needs, particularly within the Mine Site Services and Capital Projects categories
• supply market analysis and engagement
• strategic sourcing
• contract negotiations
• financial analysis and management reporting
• contract drafting/document management
• supply implementation
• ongoing category health monitoring
• commercial issue resolution across a procurement category portfolio

Broader value-adding activities include maintenance of SAP system controls including contracts and workflow, plus driving improvement initiatives. 

The lifestyle: This position is a fixed term 18-month role working from our South Brisbane office with potential for extensions and/or transition to a full-time role. 

Peabody offers flexible work policies including hybrid office / home working arrangements and ½ day Friday. 

Occasional site visits to our NSW and QLD mine sites will be required from time to time to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and execution of strategic sourcing and contract management activities.

About you:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a category and/or contract management environment within the mining sector essential
• Solid data input, reporting and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Undergraduate degree in engineering/business/commerce/law. 
• Experience in using ERP systems with preference for SAP and/or Ariba an advantage but not essential

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills, be a team player and have strong attention to detail.  

About Peabody:

Peabody is a world-leader in providing products for the production of affordable, reliable steel and energy to customers in 15 countries on five continents. We employ over 4,900 people, have 18 operations in the United States and Australia and in 2021 we restored 2400 acres of land. When you work with us, you are working with a team of professionals around the world who are committed to making a difference for themselves, their families, and their communities. Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognise and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honouring our commitment.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at Peabody.