Category Specialist - Retail

Position Overview

Are you a creative, commercially sharp sourcing professional ready to step up? Join a high‑performing procurement team where you’ll own and influence category strategy across our Retail, Food & Dairysupply channels.

We’re seeking someone who is strong in procurement fundamentals, thrives in fast‑moving supply environments, and brings true end‑to‑end sourcing experience — from market scanning through to negotiation, tenders, scope of work, supplier onboarding and performance management.

Perfect for an experienced Category Specialist, Sourcing Specialist, or an Assistant Category Buyer ready for the next progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end sourcing process: market research, vendor identification, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and implementation.
• Identify and unlock direct supply opportunities across domestic and international markets.
• Lead negotiations across multiple retail and food categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews and continuous improvement.
• Conduct financial modelling, cost/volume forecasting and post‑tender analysis.
• Align supplier logistics, warehousing and inventory processes with Civeo’s operating model.
• Support procurement governance and standardised procurement methodologies.
• Perform supply market intelligence, commodity assessments and category spend analysis.
• Ensure all health, safety, quality and environmental requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Ideally, tertiary qualifications in business/commerce.
• Demonstratable experience in procurement, supply chain or category management- retail, food and dairy categories are highly advantageous.
• Experience in large corporate or multi‑category environments, preferably from petroleum, grocery, convenience or hospitality sectors.

Skills and Experience

• Experience across Retail, FMCG, Convenience, Dairy, Food Services or Commodities
• Exposure to fast‑paced category dynamics and commercial lever
• Understanding of food sourcing, price movement and supplier ecosystems
• Procurement capability & demonstrated end‑to‑end sourcing experience
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation strength
• Contract knowledge
• Experience with complex supply chains and multi‑site environments
• Ability to build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships

Ways of Working

• Creative, fun and able to think outside the box
• Strategic mindset with a practical, solutions‑focused approach
• Excellent communication and influencing ability
• Highly organised with strong analytical skill

Why Civeo

• Collaborative team culture, connected and engaged leadership
• Growth team / Growth mindset
• Organisational Development & Learning
• The Civeo Hive Rewards & Recognition Program

About Us 

Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, Civeo has a national footprint of approximately 10,000 rooms across twelve villages in Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia. In addition, Civeo also****operates approximately 16,500 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. With more than 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.

We'recommitted to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships thathonour****the rich cultural heritage of the land. 

We're****safe, welcoming, and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.