[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Fortescue Metals Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Fortescue Metals Group · Australia - Perth # Category Management Senior Specialist Australia - Perth Senior individual contributor Executive & Management Listed on Fortescue Metals Group’s official careers site. Posted October 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Fortescue Metals Group’s careers site →](https://careers.fortescue.com/en/jobs/category-management-senior-specialist-jobId_19194) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Fortescue Metals Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/) / Category Management Senior Specialist ## Job description ### Our Opportunity Work Location Perth Roster: Monday to Friday As Contracts & Procurement Senior Specialist, Mobile Equipment and Decarbonisation Execution, you will provide senior specialist procurement advice and leadership on Fortescue's Mobile Equipment and Decarb Execution category to assist stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage contract arrangements to effectively meet business objectives. This role will also assist with category strategy development and implementation of strategic procurement activities supporting Fortescue’s mobile equipment categories. ### Key Responsibilities Contract management – developing and applying processes, procedures, systems, and knowledge to ensure optimum commercial benefit and minimal commercial risk. Supplier relationship management - lead and deliver value through effective management of key supplier relationships. Category management and strategic sourcing – lead the development of category strategies that are aligned with Fortescue business objectives and manage and lead the end-to-end sourcing process. Negotiation – lead and apply an effective negotiation process and an understanding of each party’s position to engage with suppliers on high risk and/or high value contracts. ### Critical thinking You will apply critical thinking to the sourcing strategies and timelines that you support and influence sourcing and procurement planning to drive project improvement including to time, cost, quality, consistency, efficiency and clarity. Governance and risk management - ensure business objectives are met through effective governance, compliance management and the identification, assessment, and treatment of risk. Analysis & reporting - effective analysis and reporting of relevant data at all stages of the procurement lifecycle as it relates to mobile equipment. Partnering - create and maintain credible and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure full alignment of procurement effort with business needs and opportunities. ### Qualifications and Experience Effectively self-manage with an ability to efficiently manage priorities. Passion for decarbonisation and strategic procurement. Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders. Show a level of resilience to challenging circumstances. Demonstrate how your experience to date will positively contribute to you being successful in this role and an understanding of procurement practices, governance, and processes Qualification in Supply Chain, Business or Commerce is desirable. Supports the vision of Fortescue and can demonstrate alignment with our Values. ### About Us Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever. Our Commitment Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. [https://fortescue.com/careers](https://fortescue.com/careers) Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Australia - Perth[Apply on Fortescue Metals Group’s careers site →](https://careers.fortescue.com/en/jobs/category-management-senior-specialist-jobId_19194) ## Hiring at Fortescue Metals Group - Open jobs: 179 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 30, 2026 [All Fortescue Metals Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Fortescue Metals Group ### [AI Domain Manager Physical - Site Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/380bc70d85ff110a2cd4/) Australia - Perth ### [AI Product Owner - Predictive Maintenance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/1ad2ae818d9c9a490396/) Australia - Perth ### [AI Product Owner - Work Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/9d81ddb8d765283c9b9e/) Australia - Perth ### [Business Systems Analyst (Mobility and Automation Platforms) - 12 month fixed term contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/c1987e88125cdea226c2/) Australia - Perth ### [Contracts and Procurement - Specialist and Senior Specialist Opportunities](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/66dda94c1879bd6a47f2/) Australia - Perth ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Manager, Category Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/7e5fc1bca6005dcd6aa1/) Sandisk ### [Pflichtpraktikum Category Management (m/w/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/bd4aacc38da31e5e93bd/) Genuine Parts · Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia ### [Stage Category Management & Merchandising F/H](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/51e48edde1eaafba85c6/) Nestlé · Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR ### [[RG]Director, Category Management(Home)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coupang/jobs/c3be8f733e8af7ac5bd8/) Coupang · Shenzhen ### [Category Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ebay/jobs/e6291df1da411d2753ce/) eBay · Kleinmachnow, Germany OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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