Category Specialist - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Port Pirie

Overview of the Role

Are you an experienced procurement professional with expertise in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation? Join Nyrstar, a global multi-metals business, as a Category Specialist at our Port Pirie site on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this dynamic role, you will be a key player in delivering expert category management and implementing procurement strategies that drive impactful outcomes.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage key supplier relationships, and oversee contracts for various categories, including steel fabrication, maintenance, compliance, electrical installations, and specialty chemicals.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement strategic category plans to achieve business objectives.
- Perform detailed market, tender, and category analysis to identify cost-saving and value-adding opportunities.
- Negotiate and implement contracts with suppliers to align with procurement and operational demands.
- Manage supply risks,



mitigate business risks, and ensure compliance with commercial procurement practices.
- Build and nurture productive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, driving collaboration and long-term partnerships.
- Continuously review procurement processes to enhance efficiency and alignment with business goals.
- Advocate for the use of SAP functionality to streamline procurement activities.
- Promote a solid safety and productivity culture throughout procurement operations.

What we offer: At Nyrstar, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers. You will be joining a collaborative team in a global company where innovation and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

From professional development opportunities to being part of an organisation that values safety, accountability, and teamwork, this is your chance to make an impact!

📌 Category Specialist (Port Pirie)
🏢 Nyrstar
📍 Port Pirie