Category Advisor - Aboriginal Procurement

• Drive meaningful impact by increasing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander suppliers across WesCEF 

• Play a key role in delivering our Reconciliation Action Plan and shaping long-term social and economic outcomes 

• Join a supportive team with strong development pathways 

About WesCEF  

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers that harnesses the potential of essential chemicals, minerals, energy and fertilisers through the ingenuity and commitment of our exceptional people.  

Our businesses operate across domestic, national and international markets and our products and services are essential in driving growth and transformation across vital industries.  

Our award-winning Decarbonisation Journey is a source of pride for our 1500 team members whose focus on sustainable solutions to complex challenges is matched by their unwavering commitment to safety.  

Join us, together, we can harness potential to create a prosperous future.  

About the Role   

Reporting to the Procurement Governance, Ethical Sourcing & Modern Slavery Manager, you will play a key role in driving Aboriginal procurement initiatives across WesCEF. You will partner with internal customers, external suppliers and key community organisations to increase engagement with Aboriginal-owned businesses and ensure procurement activities align with Wesfarmers’ RAP, values and governance standards. 

We are seeking a passionate, community-minded and commercially focused Category Advisor – Aboriginal Procurement to help drive our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier engagement across WesCEF. This role is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to long-term economic empowerment, build strong supplier relationships, and influence sustainable procurement outcomes. 

Key responsibilities include:  

• Lead and promote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander procurement initiatives across WesCEF, building awareness and capability within the business. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander suppliers, community organisations and internal stakeholders. 

• Educate and support stakeholders to understand Wesfarmers’ RAP commitments, procurement compliance requirements and risk management processes. 

• Develop forward-looking procurement and supplier management plans aligned to business objectives, values and governance frameworks. 

• Maintain accurate reporting on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander procurement engagement, spend, supplier performance and contract documentation standards. 

• Deliver sourcing activities including RFXs, negotiations, contract drafting and supplier performance management to ensure value-for-money outcomes. 

• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander procurement, ESG outcomes and procurement processes. 

About You  

We are looking for someone who has a strong interest in Aboriginal procurement, community development and supplier engagement. To be successful in the role, you will bring:  

• Experience in a relevant field (procurement, contracts, community partnerships, commercial, operations, or similar). 

• Effective communication, relationship building and problem-solving skills. 

• Good organisational and reporting capability. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

• Understanding of sourcing processes and supplier management methodologies. 

• Experience working with Aboriginal businesses, communities or stakeholders. 

• Ability to interpret commercial, operational and risk considerations. 

We value our employees by offering:     

• Competitive remuneration with allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive plan;   

• Flexible work environment with some working from home options;   

• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging;   

• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kleenheat, Kmart, Target and Officeworks and Wesfarmers Arts sponsored events.   

• Employer parental leave payment up to 18 weeks;   

• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group.    

Why WesCEF    

We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.    

We are proud of how we develop and support our team, including offering some flexibility with working hours. Therefore, when you apply, please let us know if you are seeking flexibility.     

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs being in Kwinana and Perth CBD.