Torra Staffing and Recruitment – Fassifern NSW
Category Manager | Underground Mining
Lake Macquarie | Strategic sourcing across underground operations
We're partnering with an established mining business to appoint a Category Manager with strong category ownership and strategic sourcing experience. The role supports underground operations and offers the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes across an allocated portfolio.
Reporting to the General Manager Commercial, you'll develop category strategies and lead sourcing activity from planning and market engagement through to negotiation, recommendation and implementation. You'll work closely with the Strategic Sourcing Manager, site teams and functional stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions meet operational needs and deliver whole-of-life value.
What You'll Be Doing
Developing and delivering category strategies and sourcing plans
Reviewing spend, contracts, renewals, supplier markets and operational demand
Leading end-to-end sourcing events, including market approach, evaluation and recommendations
Coordinating commercial, operational, technical, legal, finance and HSEC input
Leading supplier engagement and negotiations
Assessing pricing, supplier capability, contract terms, continuity risks and operational impacts
Preparing business cases and approval documents, with clear analysis of value, options and risks
Tracking savings, cost avoidance, risk mitigation and implementation outcomes
Supporting supplier performance reviews and resolving issues with internal teams and suppliers
What We're Looking For




You'll bring recent experience owning categories and delivering sourcing or commercial outcomes in a complex operational workplace. Underground mining experience would be useful, though experience in heavy industry, energy, manufacturing or a similar asset‐intensive sector could also translate well.
Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement or commercial roles
A track record leading sourcing activity and negotiating commercial agreements
Strong commercial, numerical and analytical capability
Confidence working with suppliers and influencing operational stakeholders
Clear written communication and sound record‐management skills
The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and escalate when needed
A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
What's In It For You
Own an allocated category portfolio with a direct connection to operational needs
Influence sourcing strategy and commercial outcomes across underground operations
Work closely with senior commercial and site stakeholders
Attractive salary package with potential bonus structure
About the Business
Our client is an established mining business with underground operations in the Lake Macquarie region. Its commercial and strategic sourcing teams work closely with sites and suppliers to support operational requirements and deliver value across the business.
About Torra:
Torra is a recruitment and professional services agency serving clients across heavy industry, logistics, energy, and more. We deliver flexible labour hire, permanent recruitment, and HR consulting solutions.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating inclusive workplaces.

📌 Catergory Manager - Strategic (New South Wales)
🏢 Torra Staffing and Recruitment
📍 New South Wales