Procurement Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia J.R. Simplot Company Full time
About Our Company

J.R. Simplot Company is a leading provider of quality food products in Australia and New Zealand. With a strong presence in the market, we are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Category Manager to join our Asia-Pacific (APAC) Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for category planning and sourcing activities for construction, engineering, maintenance services, and capital projects across Simplot's global business and manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain a continuous portfolio pipeline to drive procurement processes across the assigned category landscape.
  • Develop category plans and project portfolios for moderately sized construction, engineering, and operations projects with mid to high-level complexity.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships to prioritize and deliver on portfolio projects.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance to ensure delivery of service, quality, cost, and supply commitments.
  • Lead sourcing projects, including RFI, RFP, RFQ, and contract development.
About You
  • Relevant experience in a construction, engineering, maintenance services, or capital-related category.
  • Demonstrated experience in a commercial/procurement role.
  • Strong communication and partnership building skills, change management experience advantageous.
  • Relevant experience within category management and sourcing activities.
  • Knowledge working in business or functional unit supported by the category.
  • High level of sales, presentation, negotiation, and market/data analytical skills.
  • MS Office suite proficiency - Ariba experience is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience in 'should cost' modeling, corporate capital procurement processes, and strategic cost management.
  • Understanding of procurement project controls and project management tools.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) - or an associate degree combined with 7-10 years experience within the procurement field.
What We Offer
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • A variety of engaging health and wellbeing programs.
  • Professional development support.
  • Employee recognition program.
  • Bonus incentives.
  • Discounted health insurance.
  • Novated car leasing agreements.
  • Income protection insurance.
  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Location

Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne, Australia.



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