Head of Procurement and Category

1 week ago

Reservoir, Victoria, Australia Iplex AU Full time

About us


At Iplex Pipelines we are committed to a powerful vision - Providing Safe & Secure Water to the World Around Us.

We do this by forging partnerships with our customers and communities to deliver safe, secure, and innovative water solutions that not only address the present needs but also lay a solid foundation for future generations.


As Australia's leading manufacturer and supplier of pipeline systems, we take pride in our pivotal role within Australia's water industry.

We understand the significance of our work, and we are driven by the shared goal of creating a better future.

Join us today to lead a passionate team dedicated to shaping a brighter future and leaving a lasting impact on Australia's water landscape.


About the Position
Iplex has an exciting new opportunity for a pivotal role within our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), as the

Head of Category & Procurement based in

Melbourne or Brisbane. We are looking for an exceptional leader with the ability to lead our Procurement, Sourcing, Product & Category Management teams across our large-scale, national business.


You will lead a team of skilled professionals to drive continuous improvements in strategic procurement, supplier relationships and sourcing strategies, for both direct and indirect products and services.

You will also be responsible for a team of Product and Technical experts to lead the development of our category strategies, product ranges and new product innovation programs.


This role is a unique leadership opportunity that spans a broad spectrum of disciplines from category and product range development through to procurement and sourcing strategies and execution.

You will have a robust strategic capability, excellent people leadership skills, and strength in negotiation and influence.

From a procurement and sourcing perspective, you will be able to effectively collaborate with key internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify opportunities for value creation.

From a category and product perspective, you will be responsible for ensuring customer and market insights are captured and leveraged to implement a winning product range and service offer.


Skills and Experience

  • Senior experience leading Procurement and Category/Product teams across largescale businesses
  • Demonstrated ability of translating customer and market insights into growth, procurement and sourcing strategies for value
  • Proven ability to drive supplier and sourcing optimisation initiatives that improve financial performance
  • Track record for delivering product innovations that profitably grow product ranges and categories
  • Excellent negotiation skills with experience in highly complex contracts and agreements
  • Ability to drive change with positivity and clarity, ensuring all stakeholders are fully engaged
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Procurement, or related disciplines
  • Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded
  • Strong analytical and numerical capabilities

Why Join Iplex

  • Amazing opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team
  • Flexible Work Arrangements even more worklife balance
  • Leading Parental Leave policy 26 weeks paid
  • Inclusive and Supportive of all people in our business
  • Novated Lease Options
  • Ongoing Training and Development to enhance your career at Iplex
  • Enjoy all Fletcher Building Discounts and Rewards
This is a newly created position - We are seeking someone with the skills and innovation to combine their passions of Category and Procurement at a Senior Leadership Level and make this role their own

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