Senior Category Specialist

Title:

Senior Category Specialist

State: QLD

Country/Region: AU

Postal Code: 4000

Department:
Procurement

• Drive strategic sourcing and category management for mine site equipment and parts
• Influence supplier networks and deliver value through commercial excellence
• Join a global leader with flexible work options and career development opportunities

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role is pivotal in ensuring Peabody’s external supply network is effectively engaged to support our business needs in a way that optimises value. You will manage strategic sourcing and category strategies for Mine Site Equipment and Parts (both surface and underground), partnering with stakeholders to deliver cost, quality, and supply outcomes.

You will provide commercial insights, negotiate contracts, and oversee category health while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence supplier relationships.

• Develop and execute category strategies for equipment and parts
• Conduct supply market analysis and strategic sourcing activities
• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance and value delivery
• Provide financial analysis and management reporting to inform decisions
• Maintain SAP system controls and drive process improvement initiatives
• Resolve commercial issues across a portfolio of procurement categories
• Engage with mine sites and corporate stakeholders to align strategies

This position is a permanent full‑time role working from our Fortitude Valley office. Peabody offers flexible work policies including hybrid office/home working arrangements and ½ day Friday. Occasional site visits to our NSW and QLD mine sites will be required to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and execution of strategic sourcing and contract management activities.

We are seeking a commercially astute category specialist with a strong background in procurement and contract management within the mining sector. You will thrive in a dynamic environment and be motivated by achieving results through collaboration and influence.

You will bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in category and/or contract management in mining (essential)
• Strong analytical, reporting, and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, commerce, or law (preferred)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP and/or Ariba advantageous)
• A proactive, detail‑oriented approach with outstanding communication skills

• Work on diverse, high value matters that have a tangible impact on the business
• Competitive salary package with excellent short term incentive plan
• Unlock more than 2,000 health and wellness perks with WHEREFIT
• Contemporary office in Fortitude Valley, complemented by flexible work options
• Access tax benefits with our novated vehicle leasing program
• Exclusive discounts on private health insurance

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops our employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

Peabody does not accept unsolicited agency referrals. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this vacancy.