Procurement Expert for Strategic Category Management
1 week ago
About Pact Group
Pact Group is a leading provider of rigid plastic and metal packaging, materials handling and pooling solutions, contract manufacturing services, recycling and sustainability services. We specialise in servicing both consumer and industrial sectors.
Job Title: Procurement Expert for Strategic Category Management
Location: Australia
Salary: $100M per annum (annual spend)
Job Description
The Procurement Expert for Strategic Category Management will be responsible for leading their assigned Category through category management, supplier relationship management and sourcing activities. You'll develop category plans and execute sourcing and procurement activities to ensure alignment with Pact business objectives and key stakeholders.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements and this role can be based on site or from your home office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a robust end-to-end Category Management strategy across all assigned areas of spend
- Identify and execute sourcing initiatives
- Develop and execute robust sourcing strategies incorporating business requirements and utilising appropriate concepts/frameworks, supply models, supply market research and relevant analysis to support the strategy developed
- Lead and drive supplier relationships to deliver on-going value from strategic suppliers throughout the contract life cycle
- Identify and develop suppliers (alternate or new) to support revenue growth through innovative new products or services and manage supply risk for the business
- Drive procurement processes ensuring key aspects relating to risk management, quality, ethical sourcing, sustainability and legal compliance are considered in line with Pact Group policies
About the Role:
We are looking for a driven and collaborative procurement professional who thrives in complex environments and prides themselves on developing strong working relationships across the business.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- Proven experience and knowledge of procurement and contract management
- Demonstrable experience in leading and managing categories of spend, applying category management processes, executing sourcing initiatives, business cases and category plans
- Problem-solving ability & commercial acumen, understanding the impact of decision making on the business
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical ability, utilising big data to create meaningful and useful intelligence
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop relationships and influence key stakeholders
Benefits:
- Flexible working
- Free onsite car parking
- Bonus leave program
- Kudos Recognition Program – earn reward points for living our Values
- Novated vehicle leasing and motor vehicle purchasing discounts
- Health insurance discounts
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers
- MyLearning - programs to boost your individual development, including leadership courses, online learning modules and access to Blinkist audio books
- Career opportunities across our global organisation
- Great people to work with
- A growth mindset
- Values driven organisation
- Purpose led, sustainable organisation leading the circular economy
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