Title:  Junior Category Manager - OpEx

About us

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

The next step in your career starts here…

• Play a pivotal role in shaping and executing sourcing strategies that drive value, ensure supply certainty, and support Coates’ broader business goals.
• Benefit from career development pathways, leadership programs, and a strong focus on inclusion, sustainability, and community impact through the Coates Foundation.
• Take advantage of perks like salary packaging, extra leave options, paid parental leave, employee discounts, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.

You’ll enjoy variety in your role including:

Join Coates as a Junior Category Manager – OPEX, where you'll play a key role in developing supply market strategies and delivering high-performing commercial outcomes. This role focuses on OPEX categories and ensures alignment with Coates broader business strategy, driving supply certainty and value across the business. The successful person will assume accountability for:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with business objectives, focusing on securing supply, optimising value, and managing supplier risk.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand category needs, analyse procurement spend, assess markets, and drive supply chain improvements.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including RFX, contract negotiation, performance management, and supplier governance.
• Manage supplier relationships across the lifecycle, focusing on performance, compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor category performance through reporting, KPI tracking, and ongoing identification of value opportunities and supply chain risks.

What you’ll get in return

We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

• Development and career progression pathways
• Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program
• Purchased additional leave program
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
• Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation

What you’ll bring to the role

• 3–5 years' experience in procurement, ideally within a complex or industrial environment, with exposure to contract and category management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in blue-collar or operational settings, with proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Track record of delivering sourcing solutions that drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Proficient in Excel, with strong analytical skills; experience with Tableau is a plus.

Looking for more reasons to join Coates?

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.

We’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.

But our impact doesn't stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.

Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.

Unlock your next career opportunity – apply today!

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

Coates. Equipped for You.