Category Lead - Solar and energy solutions
Category Lead – Energy Solutions
The Recruitment People are partnering with a growing national organisation to recruit a Category Lead to join its Purchasing and Supply Chain leadership team.
The role:
This is a commercial role for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a category, shaping supplier strategy, influencing buying decisions and driving long-term business outcomes.
Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in determining what products are sourced, which suppliers are partnered with, how inventory is managed and where future growth opportunities exist.
This role combines category management, procurement, supplier engagement and strategic planning, making it well suited to someone who enjoys balancing commercial outcomes with operational performance.
You will provide direction across planning and procurement functions, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the business is well positioned to support future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives
Influence buying decisions, supplier selection and product portfolio development
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships both locally and internationally
Lead commercial negotiations, supplier reviews and contract discussions
Identify opportunities to improve cost, margin, service levels and supply continuity
Work closely with planning teams to optimise inventory, forecasting and stock performance
Monitor market trends,



emerging technologies and competitor activity
Evaluate new suppliers, products and commercial opportunities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain activities
Provide leadership, guidance and support across planning and purchasing functions
Travel domestically and internationally as required, including supplier visits, factory visits and industry events
About You
Strong experience in category management, procurement or strategic sourcing
Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships
Commercially focused decision-making skills
Experience managing inventory, forecasting or supply planning activities
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
The ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
Experience leading teams or providing leadership across procurement and planning functions
A strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture
Experience within technical, industrial, electrical, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure or distribution environments will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
Growth opportunities opportunity within a growing organisation
Influence over category strategy and supplier direction
Exposure to international suppliers and global sourcing activities
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Long-term career development opportunities
Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
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📌 Category Lead - Solar And Energy Solutions (Queensland)
🏢 The Recruitment People
📍 Queensland