At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future.

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success – valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society’s growing need for secure, affordable and clean energy.

We are seeking a Senior Category Specialist to join our INPEX Contracts and Procurement team in Perth. Join us in helping shape a brighter energy future.

Key responsibilities include:

• The Senior Category Specialist works with the Category Principal to develop and maintain Category Strategies, provide specialist advice and execute Category Management activities in line with Category Strategy/Sourcing Plan, specified guidelines and business requirements to confirm surety of supply, minimum Supply risk and best value for the business.
• Manages the execution of sourcing events. (Undertake development, compilation, sourcing, pre-tenders, Invitations to Tender, tender openings, and evaluations of proposals received)
• Works collaboratively with Contract Advisory team (where CA team is involved) to ensure all sourcing activities for lower tier contracts are executed in alignment with Category Plan.
• Provide advice and support to Contract Owners in their responsibility for post award Contract Management.

Successful candidates will have:

• Demonstrated experience in contract and category management, in Technology/IT category and in Oil and Gas/Resource environment.
• CIPS or equivalent qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is a plus.
• Has a good understanding of Contract Management Software (Ariba) and ERP systems (SAP), including managing end-to-end sourcing projects and post-award contract administration and ongoing contract hygiene.
• Develops and fosters relationships within the business and externally, keeping abreast of operational needs and external market trends
• Capable of performing analytics with large data sets to identify trends and patterns in spending behaviour, linking to opportunities in respective categories
• Is value-focused, and stops doing things that don't add value, challenges the process, sparks change to deliver value over process
• Understands local content requirements in the contracting process

What We Offer:

• Emphasis on personal growth and advancement opportunities.
• Programs designed to cultivate leadership skills with ongoing support.
• Dedication to flexible work arrangements, encompassing variable hours and remote work options.
• An extensive range of leave benefits, including:

• • • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave,
    • Opportunities for purchasing additional leave.
    • Inpex Foundation Day and discretional leave.
    • Dedicated study time off, and the chance to participate in community and volunteering leave programs.

• Benefits including gym memberships and access to various resources for enhancing wellbeing.
• Japanese language classes available exclusively in Perth.
• Superannuation benefits surpassing the standard guarantee.
• Salary sacrifice options including novated leases and superannuation.
• Attractive remuneration package inclusive of performance-based incentives.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Store discounts from over 350 retailers through our Reward & Recognition platform.

We value diversity in our workplace – including beliefs, cultures and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.

Applications close Sunday 21ST December.

INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.