Category Specialist

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.  

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.

• 14% superannuation contributions

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) on a nine-day fortnight roster. Our Worsley Refinery is a short drive from communities such as Collie (20 Minutes) & Bunbury (45 Minutes) which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night. 

Candidates should ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie as there is no accommodation on site.

As the Category Specialist you will lead the end‑to‑end development and execution of category strategies that strengthen supply resilience, optimise cost and performance, and support long‑term business value. Partnering closely with Operations, Projects, Planning, Technology, Legal and our wider Supply teams, you will influence decision‑making through insightful market intelligence, commercial analysis and strategic negotiation.

Key deliverables for the role are, but aren’t limited to:

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Develop medium‑ and long‑term category strategies that deliver optimal commercial outcomes, sustainability value and supply continuity.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, commercial modelling, tendering and high‑value negotiations.
• Shape commercial frameworks and supplier strategies across multi‑site or complex categories.
• Provide governance‑aligned commercial recommendations backed by rigorous analysis and stakeholder engagement

Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring alignment to business needs and strategic priorities.
• Drive supplier performance, innovation and continuous improvement through structured relationship management. 
• Support delivery of local and Indigenous procurement outcomes

Risk, Performance & Value Delivery

• Monitor supply chain risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Identify opportunities to unlock commercial value, reduce cost of ownership and enhance supplier resilience.
• Contribute to a high‑performing, inclusive team culture committed to value creation and excellence.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 
• Experience leading strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations and category planning.
• Strong commercial acumen, judgement and communication skills.
• The ability to navigate complex commercial issues with clarity and confidence.
• A solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• A bachelor’s degree or post-secondary studies in commerce, supply chain, law or a related discipline.
• MCIPS is advantageous.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Applications close on Tuesday 3 March 2026