Procurement Manager

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. .# **Job Description**# * ### **Global ASX 50 listed market leader in sustainability, supply chain and logistics*** ### **Lead the development of indirect procurement strategy across ANZ*** ### **Supportive and inclusive culture | Flexible hybrid work environment***Greenfield opportunity to help shape the future of procurement in a global organisation.***About the Job**This is a pivotal role in our ANZ Finance team, responsible for leading indirect procurement across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Director, Indirects AMETA (Asia Pacific, Middle East, Turkiye and Africa), you’ll be the driving force behind the development and execution of category strategies that deliver value, improve supplier relationships, and support Brambles’ broader growth and sustainability goals.You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to build a strong identity for indirect procurement, challenge the status quo, and implement innovative sourcing strategies that go beyond cost savings to deliver long-term impact.**Key responsibilities include:*** Develop and implement indirect category sourcing strategies across ANZ* Deliver annual savings targets and track actualised savings* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers* Lead supplier negotiations and manage contract lifecycle* Champion strategic sourcing and drive process improvement* Support Indigenous and local supplier development initiatives* Represent ANZ in global procurement forums and share market intelligenceWe value innovation, collaboration, and curiosity, and we are looking for someone who shares these values and can successfully manage the procurement strategy across ANZ**What will ensure your success:*** Extensive experience in procurement, more recently in a leadership role* Strong background in category management and strategic sourcing* Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders* Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements* Commercial acumen and project management expertise* A collaborative, hands-on approach and a passion for driving change* Relevant qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Procurement (CIPS desirable)If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with an innovative company where you are empowered to make a difference, we want to hear from you**What to expect****CHEP** is a global leader in supply chain solutions. Together with producers, manufacturers, retailers, and logistics partners, CHEP advances the smart and sustainable movement of goods across more than 60 countries. Powered by its share, repair and reuse network of connected pallets, crates, and containers, CHEP helps businesses optimise their supply chains to reduce costs and minimise the environmental impact of their operations.CHEP pairs its leadership in circularity, which helps tackle emissions, waste, and single-use packaging, with a focus on resilience, to build future-ready supply networks through data, scale and collaboration. With its operational excellence trusted by the world’s top brands, CHEP primarily serves customers in the consumer staples (e.g. dry food, grocery, household products, health and personal care, fresh produce and beverage), retail, automotive and general manufacturing industries.CHEP Australia offers a range of employee benefits including a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus opportunities, a supportive learning and development culture and a wide range of opportunities to assist you in achieving your career aspirations. CHEP Australia, as part of Brambles, provides you unparalleled opportunities to advance and accelerate your career and is large enough to take you anywhere and small enough to make sure you get there.**Benefits:*** Work for an accredited Top Employer in Australia* Flexible working environment* Paid volunteer leave for those who wish to volunteer their services to a community organisation – 3 days per annum* Reward and Recognition Program to celebrate outstanding achievements of our people through a number of different delivery methods* Employee discounts with a range of partners* Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave for primary care givers and 1 week of paid parental leave for secondary care givers* Unparalleled opportunities to advance and accelerate your career* Attractive options to purchase Brambles sharesOur team boasts a friendly and fun culture that celebrates successes, with award winning engagement and enablement, and results achieved through collective intelligence, collaboration and teamwork.With a highly inclusive workplace rich in diversity, CHEP Australia celebrates the diversity of thought, backgrounds, style and working arrangements of our people to ensure that we reflect the communities and customers that we serve.Join our team to be part of an international growth company with an advantaged and highly sustainable business model. You’ll be working for a company that is changing the way goods get to market. You’ll optimize 300,000 supply chains instead of just one. You’ll join an efficient and collaborative team who punches above its weight. You’ll be working for the good of humanity.#LI-HH1# **Remote Type**Hybrid Remote# # **Skills to succeed in the role**Adaptability, Adaptability, Category Strategy, Contract Management, Cost Management, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Market Analysis, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Procurement Strategies, Procurement Systems, Responsible Sourcing, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Thinking {+ 2 more}**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.****Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.**
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