Category Specialist at BGIS Careers

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category management, Contract administration, Facilities management, Data analysis, Financial reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Supplier relationship management, Negotiation, Inventory management, Stakeholder engagement, Strategic planning, Supply chain management, Problem-solving, Communication

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Job Title: Category Specialist Location: Sydney NSW 2000 Employment Type: Full Time About the Role We are seeking a commercially driven and detail-oriented Category Specialist to join our team at BGIS. In this role, you will be responsible for managing product categories, optimizing assortment, and driving sales performance through data-led decisions and strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities * Develop and execute category strategies to achieve sales, margin, and growth targets * Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activity to identify opportunities * Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional planning * Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms * Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure product availability * Track and report on category performance, providing actionable insights * Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations teams About You * Experience in subcontracting and/or facilities management, ideally within an outsourced services environment * Strong background in contract administration, reporting, and systems/database management * Proven ability to analyse and report on property, facilities, and financial data, including KPI performance * Sound financial capability including budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring * Good technical knowledge of Hard and Soft Facilities Management services and relevant legislation/standards Core Attributes * Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels * Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment * Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability and ownership * Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capability * Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal Desirable Qualifications * Tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline Why Join BGIS? ✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025 ✔ Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women ✔ WGEA Compliance Certified ✔ Career development, secondments & internal mobility ✔ Health & wellbeing programs including EAP ✔ Paid volunteer days & community initiatives ✔ Service recognition & referral bonuses ✔ Inclusive culture with strong safety focus How to Apply If you enjoy working in technically complex environments, value collaboration, and are motivated by meaningful, long-term work, we would love to hear from you. BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Responsibilities

The Category Specialist will develop and execute category strategies to drive sales, margin, and growth targets while managing product assortment and pricing. They will also build strong supplier relationships, monitor inventory levels, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational efficiency.