Procurement Category Manager, Logistics ANZ

Position Title: Procurement Category Manager, Logistics ANZ
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Melbourne
Grade: Grade 05
Requisition ID: 32121
We know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. At McCain, our purpose is to celebrate real connections, through delicious planet-friendly food, with those that are important to us.
It is an exciting time of change and opportunity within the procurement function at McCain, and we are looking for someone to join the team as Procurement Category Manager, Logistics ANZ. The role will lead the sourcing strategy, help shape the function, and establish best practices for McCain across the region and worldwide.
About the role

• Strategic Sourcing and Category Planning: Own the sourcing and contracting strategy from industry analysis to implementation. Provide category insight and expertise.
• Sustainable Cost Advantage Delivery: Drive cost optimisation initiatives within the category. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute and build a pipeline of opportunities.
• Business and Stakeholder Alignment: Enhance stakeholder engagement and satisfaction through ongoing communication and participation in leadership teams.
• Spend Governance: Manage supplier contracts according to policy guidelines and ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Manages supplier relationships to drive value and innovation for McCain. Leads supplier discussions ensuring understanding of McCain's value stream and meet contractual obligations.
• AOC Budgeting: Works with finance and stakeholders to manage category budgets, while being accountable for productivity, innovation, and cash flow goals.

About you

• Undergraduate degree in finance/economics/logistics or similar.
• 5+ years of Procurement experience, ideally within the FMCG industry.
• Experience in Freight & Logistics buying on a Local basis, ideally in buying like categories.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build strong working relationships, and influence change within a business.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and other priorities.
• Experience with SAP and Excel ideal.

Why join McCain?

• Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand, fun & high performing team
• Flexible working though a hybrid model
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Pioneering, innovative and dedicated development programs
• Education Assistance Programs
• Opportunity to Chip In and give back to the community as part of our paid volunteer program each year

If you're looking for your next challenge and want to get behind an organisation that celebrates real connections, then this is your role!
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family: Procurement
Division: Global Procurement
Department: Global Ocean Freight
Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.