Category Specialist (Labour Hire)
The Company
Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.
Join the Civmec Team
Civmec is currently seeking an experienced Category Specialist (Labour Hire) to join our Contracts & Procurement team based in Henderson.
This role offers the opportunity to provide specialist procurement expertise across one of Civmec’s most critical spend categories. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to drive value, ensure compliance, and deliver effective labour hire solutions that support business operations and project delivery.
You will play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to commercial outcomes across a dynamic and fast-paced project environment.
The Role
As a Category Specialist, you will lead and support procurement activities for the labour hire category across the business.
This includes exposure to:
- Category management and strategic sourcing within the labour hire market
- Preparation and management of RFQs and tender processes
- Supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, and negotiation
- Contract development and execution
- Market analysis, supplier performance monitoring, and reporting
You will provide expert advice on labour hire engagement models, procurement strategies, and market conditions, ensuring alignment with commercial, operational, and governance requirements.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will possess:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement within construction, mining, fabrication or a similar industry
- Demonstrated experience supporting tendering and sourcing processes
- Strong understanding of contract engagement models (e.g. panel agreements, MSAs)
- Exposure to category management and strategic sourcing methodologies
- Strong knowledge of supplier markets within the construction, engineering or fabrication sectors
- Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical ability
- Excellent attention to detail and document control discipline
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams)
Civmec + You
At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.
How to Apply
Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.
Alternatively, please call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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