Category Strategy and Planning Lead

2 months ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Full time
About the Role

The Category Strategy and Planning Lead is accountable for overseeing the ongoing development of category management key practice areas and to operationalise our vision across our medium to long term planning horizons. This role will be responsible for governing our supplier, category planning and interlock process, helping our teams generate insights across our value chain and support the teams through change; and will take a proactive role in driving improvement, bring in best practice frameworks and standards to create and sustain value and help the track progress towards our vision for the function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and own the Category Management roadmap towards the Procurement Vision and FY27 Strategy
  • Instill a continuous improvement and agile mindset throughout Category Management to embed a culture of evaluating value delivered and pivoting priorities to ensure alignment with the Bank's strategic imperatives
  • Support the coordination and prioritization of resources and knowledge assets across all areas of category management to maximise value, promote increased alignment and ensure achievement our functional objectives
  • Removes obstacles, sets direction and provides a point of escalation for issues that relate to our key practice areas
  • Evolves category strategy and supplier management frameworks to help coach the category team towards continuous improvement and driving sustainable and measurable value over medium to longer term horizons
  • Continuously improves our frameworks to enhance value delivery, ESG outcomes and a more vibrant and engaged supplier ecosystem
  • Develops rapport with the category teams, sponsors and supplier facing business teams to support better SRM and facilitate a community of practice and represents the 'voice of our suppliers' into ANZ
  • Promotes utilization of category tools, subscriptions and resources to support more effective business partnering and in providing powerful real time insights to category managers and practice leaders
  • Collaborates with category leadership to support and enable consistent messaging and engagement channels for strategic and growth suppliers, embed segmentation framework and supplier account plans into category strategies
  • Tracks category management performance through value tracking dashboards for cost as well as broader strategic value
  • Leads strategic annual planning cycle on behalf of category management, driving alignment around baselines and stitching together key delivery roadmap across SRM, ESG and category teams
What You'll Bring

To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

  • Strong experience working in a leading consulting practice firm, tech start-up or consulting like industry (eg. technology/digital strategy, innovation procurement or strategic partnerships)
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience implementing of the end-to-end supply chain and procurement lifecycle – including category strategy and management, source to contract market activities, negotiation and execution, contractual/deal expertise, performance management and navigating supply chain disruption.
  • Experience across transformation strategy and execution; and gravitas to influence change agenda for category management at multiple levels of the organisation
  • Ability to empathetically lead strategic change agenda for procurement organisation
  • Exceptional communicator and brings tools and methodologies to solve complex and ambiguous problem statement
  • Acts as thought leader to business, our internal teams and suppliers to inspire with latest market trends, insights and innovation
  • Strong analytical skills, problem solving ability and conceptual thinking; with excellent persuasive written, analytical and verbal skills to craft compelling, data driven narratives
  • Proactively takes ownership and acts with integrity to deliver required results, empowering others and rolling sleeves up as necessary
  • Problem Solves within highly complex and ambiguous situations; and understands risks and appropriate control options
  • Collaborates to drive consistent performance, value, and innovation from key supply partners through well-articulated account plans; and thrives in hypothesis-led environment and ability to framework challenges from a commercial perspective
About Us

At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

  • Category Strategy and Planning Lead

    1 month ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Full time

    About the RoleThe Category Strategy and Planning Lead is accountable for overseeing the ongoing development of category management key practice areas and to operationalise our vision across our medium to long term planning horizons. This role will be responsible for governing our supplier, category planning and interlock process, helping our teams generate...

  • Category Strategy and Planning Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Full time

    About the RoleThe Category Strategy and Planning Lead is accountable for overseeing the ongoing development of category management key practice areas and to operationalise our vision across our medium to long term planning horizons. This role will be responsible for governing our supplier, category planning and interlock process, helping our teams generate...

  • Category Strategy and Planning Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Full time

    About the RoleThe Category Strategy and Planning Lead is accountable for overseeing the ongoing development of category management key practice areas and to operationalise our vision across our medium to long term planning horizons. This role will be responsible for governing our supplier, category planning and interlock process, helping our teams generate...

  • Category Strategy and Planning Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Full time

    About the RoleThe Category Strategy and Planning Lead is accountable for overseeing the ongoing development of category management key practice areas and to operationalise our vision across our medium to long term planning horizons. This role will be responsible for governing our supplier, category planning and interlock process, helping our teams generate...

  • Procurement and Category Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pact Group Full time

    Procurement and Category Lead Role At Pact Group, we're committed to leading the circular economy through innovative solutions. As a Procurement and Category Lead, you'll play a key role in driving our vision forward. Job Overview Working within our centralised Group Procurement team, you'll be responsible for leading your assigned Category through...

  • Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    Job Opportunity Six Degrees Executive is collaborating with Tasmanian Independent Retailer (TIR), a proud Tasmanian organisation, to find three Category Managers to join their Merchandise Team. The Role Reporting to the GM - Merchandise and Marketing, the Category Managers will oversee a portfolio of categories within TIR. This pivotal role involves...

  • Head of Category Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MECCA Brands Pty Ltd Full time

    {"title": "Head of Category", "description": "Join MECCA Brands Pty Ltd as a Key Player in Hair, Body and Wellness Category ExcellenceMECCA is seeking a seasoned professional to drive the success of its Hair, Body and Wellness category. As a key member of the Merchandise team, you will develop and implement a long-term strategic agenda to elevate and refine...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    About the RoleSix Degrees Executive is collaborating with Tasmanian Independent Retailer (TIR), a proud Tasmanian organisation based in Launceston, to find 3x Category Managers to join their Merchandise Team.The OpportunityAs a Category Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of categories within TIR, crafting and executing category strategies to enhance...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    About the RoleSix Degrees Executive is collaborating with Tasmanian Independent Retailer (TIR), a proud Tasmanian organisation based in Launceston, to seek 3x Category Managers for their Merchandise Team.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with TIR's growth objectives.Optimise product assortment, pricing, and...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    About the RoleSix Degrees Executive is collaborating with Tasmanian Independent Retailer (TIR), a proud Tasmanian organisation based in Launceston, to seek 3x Category Managers to join their Merchandise Team.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with TIR's growth objectives.Optimise product assortment, pricing,...

  • Brand Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MECCA Brands Pty Ltd Full time

    As a key player in MECCA Brands Pty Ltd's growth journey, we are seeking a skilled Brand Manager to lead our Skincare category. This dynamic role will be responsible for maintaining and building our Skincare brand portfolio in the Australian and New Zealand markets, including planning and maximising new product launches, driving core product performance,...

  • Category Strategist

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Asahi Beverages Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at Asahi Beverages. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in developing and embedding category thinking, insights, and strategy across our business.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Sales to ensure category insights and...

  • Category Manager, Clinical

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Healthscope Full time

    Job Title: Clinical Category ManagerHealthscope is a leading national provider of private healthcare, with 39 private hospitals across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Category Manager to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute category plans, strategies, and frameworks to optimize value for money outcomes and meet stakeholder...

  • Category Strategist

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Asahi Beverages Full time

    About the RoleThe Category Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies across CUB, working closely with internal functions and external customers to drive growth and innovation.Key Responsibilities:Partner with Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Sales to ensure category insights and strategy are at the heart of...

  • Category Manager, Clinical

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Healthscope Full time

    Job Title: Clinical Category ManagerHealthscope is a leading national provider of private healthcare, with 39 hospitals across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Category Manager to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute category plans, strategies, and frameworks to optimize value for money outcomes and meet stakeholder...

  • Category Specialist

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    Job Opportunity: Category ManagerAt Six Degrees Executive, we are seeking highly skilled Category Managers to join our client, Tasmanian Independent Retailer (TIR), a proud Tasmanian organisation based in Launceston since 1947.The CompanyTIR operates as a retailer-owned Co-operative, encompassing two key divisions: Tasmanian Independent Retailers and Island...

  • Category Manager, Clinical

    1 month ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Healthscope Full time

    Job Title: Clinical Category ManagerHealthscope is a leading national provider of private healthcare, with 39 private hospitals across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Category Manager to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute category plans, strategies, and frameworks to optimize value for money outcomes and meet stakeholder...

  • Category Manager, Clinical

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Healthscope Full time

    Job Title: Clinical Category ManagerHealthscope is a leading national provider of private healthcare, with 39 private hospitals across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Category Manager to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute category plans, strategies, and frameworks to optimize value for money outcomes and meet stakeholder...

  • Clinical Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Healthscope Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Category Manager to join our team at Healthscope. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading sourcing activities and managing large, complex categories or projects in the clinical field.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute category plans, strategies, and frameworks to...

  • Category Strategist

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Carlton & United Breweries Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Category Strategist to join our team at Carlton & United Breweries. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and embedding category thinking, insights, and strategy across our business.Key Responsibilities:Partner with Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Sales to ensure category...