National Category Manager - Opex & Logistics
About Heidelberg Materials
With more than 4,000 employees across 300 sites, we have an extensive production and logistics network across Australia.
We think global and act local - we benefit from global research and development enhanced by national collaboration to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products. We also produce a wide range of sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects.
The National Category Manager – Opex & Logistics role:
Working with a motivated procurement team at our Clarence Street CBD office, you will be responsible for developing and implementing national sourcing and contract management strategies for high spend/high risk opex categories and promoting best practice sourcing of logistics services across the Australian business. This includes tasks such as consolidating demand across all regions, establishing and tracking KPIs, conducting market research, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
Engage regularly with your key stakeholders who include the National Procurement Manager, Australian Procurement team, Australian Operations, and external suppliers, whilst providing all with a high level of service.
Using creative sourcing strategies to find the best solutions for our business. This includes exploring Best Cost Country Sourcing opportunities through Heidelberg Materials’ Global and Asia-Pacific Procurement functions.

What you need to be successful:

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, capable of dealing with all levels of the organisation.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Procurement, ideally with exposure at a Category Manager level
• Opex and/or logistics experience will be highly regarded
• Ideally you will have worked in the construction materials, industrial or manufacturing space
• Proven negotiation skills, especially in sourcing equipment and spares.
• Amazing communication skills - both written and verbal. In other words, you can get along well with people and can write a coherent email that your audience will understand.
• Enjoy a laugh at work but still get the job done.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities. Each stakeholder believes their needs are the most critical, you know how to manage them to let them know that they really are number 1 for you.
• You know how to build strong rapport with your stakeholders. Some of which will be done remotely, so your video conferencing skills will be on point.
• Display exemplary customer service and relationship building skills to both internal and external stakeholders and strong influencing, consulting, and advisory skills.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, market benchmarking, and decision-making.
• High level of accountability, resilience, autonomy, and ability to lead initiatives.

Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering cost-effective and reliable solutions while promoting best practices in sourcing and logistics
Our Benefits

At Heidelberg Materials, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, personal development, and financial savings.

• Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
• Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
• Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
• Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
• Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
• Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
• Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.

Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community

Please refer the Job description for details