Category Specialist

About The Role Band 4 – base salary from $103,000 per annum (plus super). Total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience. As TasNetworks continues to evolve and drive excellence, we are looking for a dedicated Category Specialist to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. The role involves providing vital support in the commercialisation of category strategies, undertaking detailed market analysis, and offering expert advice on contractual and commercial decisions. You’ll be integral to the effective management of the contract lifecycle and supplier relationships, ensuring optimal outcomes for TasNetworks. About You We’re looking for someone with experience in procurement, contract management, or a similar role, with a solid understanding of contemporary practices and the Supply Chain. You should be comfortable using tools like SAP, ARIBA, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) to analyse data and generate insights. Strong analytical skills are essential. You need to assess market trends and contract performance, presenting clear recommendations to stakeholders. You must communicate complex information in a straightforward and professional manner, tailoring your approach to different audiences. The role requires a high level of organization and attention to detail, adept problem‑solving, and effective collaboration with different teams. You should be adaptable, comfortable with change, and committed to providing excellent service to both internal teams and external suppliers. What's on offer 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year Electricity discount of 16.66% 17.5% leave loading (paid annually) Career development – we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate) All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful Equal Opportunity Employer TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr TasNetworks