Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: April 06, 2025

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Introduction

Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level? This is your opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 mining company in a key leadership role. We're looking for a Principal Category Manager to drive procurement strategy, optimize supplier performance, and deliver real commercial impact.

What are you going to do 

As the Principal Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver commercial value, supplier innovation, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to manage critical supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure best-in-class procurement outcomes.

✅ Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives ✅ Lead high-value contract negotiations and supplier engagements
✅ Identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring supply security and quality ✅ Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
✅ Monitor market trends and industry developments to optimize procurement approaches ✅ Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the supply chain

Essential skills and knowledge 

Proven experience in strategic procurement, category management, or commercial leadership (mining/resources sector preferred)

  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Expertise in contract management, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
  • Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
  • Data-driven mindset with a focus on cost optimization and value creation

What we offer 

  • Work for a leading Tier 1 mining company with a strong reputation
  • Competitive salary package + performance incentives
  • Brisbane-based corporate role with opportunities for career growth
  • A collaborative and high-performance work culture

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or r.connolly@brunel.net for a confidential chat.

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Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join Brunel’s powerful global network, where passionate, results-driven specialists come together with industry-leading clients. By connecting specialists to pioneering projects, we drive change in many industries, enabling growth and delivering great outcomes. Brunel helps you reach your full potential and empowers you to make an impact within a purpose-driven global company.

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Our Culture and Values

At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Our ESG Commitment

Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Ryan Connolly

+61 7 3007 7607