Strategic Category Manager Lead

1 day ago

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

The Strategic Category Manager Lead is accountable for overseeing the ongoing development of category management key practice areas and operationalising our vision across medium to long-term planning horizons.

This role will be responsible for governing our supplier, category planning, and interlock process, helping teams generate insights across the value chain and support through change. It will also take a proactive role in driving improvement, bringing in best-practice frameworks and standards to create and sustain value and help track progress towards our vision for the function.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and own the Category Management roadmap towards the Procurement Vision and FY27 Strategy
  • Instil 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 prioritisation of resources and knowledge assets across all areas of category management to maximise value, promote increased alignment, and ensure achievement of functional objectives
  • Remove obstacles, set direction, and provide a point of escalation for issues that relate to key practice areas
  • Evolving 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 improve 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
  • Promote utilisation of category tools, subscriptions, and resources to support more effective business partnering and provide powerful real-time insights to category managers and practice leaders
  • Collaborate 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
  • Track category management performance through value tracking dashboards for cost as well as broader strategic value
  • Lead 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
About You

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 (e.g., technology/digital strategy, innovation procurement, or strategic partnerships)
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience implementing 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 statements
  • Act as thought leader to business, 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 frame challenges from a commercial perspective
Why Join 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.

  • Strategic Sourcing Manager, APAC Category Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Square Full time

    About the RoleBlock is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to support the Technology, Marketing, Product, BPO & Professional Services (HR, Finance, Consulting) category. This role will focus on insource-outsource programs, source-to-pay process optimization, and proactive partner outreach.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Insource-Outsource Programs and guide RFX's,...

  • Strategic Category Growth Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Montu Full time

    Job SummaryThe Strategic Category Growth Manager role is a key position within Montu, responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational success of a specific category within our commercial brands portfolio. This involves driving long-term growth plans, managing daily operations, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring category profitability and...

  • Strategic Category Manager for Make-Up Category

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MECCA Brands Pty Ltd Full time

    About This OpportunityMECCA Brands Pty Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Category Brand Manager to lead the success of our largest category: Make-Up.The successful candidate will develop and implement a strategic agenda to drive category growth, sales, and profitability. This includes managing relationships with global brand partners,...

  • Category Manager

    1 month ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Randstad Full time

    Category Manager - Strategic SourcingThis renowned Government services provider is seeking an experienced Category Manager to join their established team.This role combines a focus on sourcing, partnering with suppliers to add value, and working closely with stakeholders to deliver projects.Key Responsibilities:Develop strategic category management programs...

  • Strategic Category Growth Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Miller Leith Full time

    **About the Company**Miller Leith is a renowned recruitment agency specialising in placing top talent in exciting roles within the FMCG sector. Our clients are industry leaders, and we're dedicated to delivering exceptional results.**Job Summary**We're seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to join our client's team. As a key player in shaping the...

  • Procurement Expert for Strategic Category Management

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pact Group Full time

    About Pact GroupPact 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 ManagementLocation: AustraliaSalary: $100M...

  • Procurement Leader for Strategic Categories

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pact Group Full time

    Pact Group is a leader in the circular economy, driving reduce, reuse and recycling solutions through its manufacturing and supply of rigid plastic and metal packaging, materials handling and pooling solutions, contract manufacturing services, recycling and sustainability services.Our Procurement Team is looking for an experienced Sourcing and Category...

  • Procurement Category Manager: Strategic Sourcing Professional

    2 days ago

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

    About Our RoleIn the Asia-Pacific region, an opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our team. This role will be based at our Chifley Park office in Melbourne and will require regular travel to our manufacturing sites across the APAC region.Job Description:We are seeking a skilled professional to...

  • Strategic Category Brand Manager

    1 month ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MECCA Brands Pty Ltd Full time

    At MECCA Brands Pty Ltd, we're committed to delivering exceptional beauty experiences to our customers. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in driving the success of our Make-Up category. Reporting to the Head of Category, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic agenda that boosts sales, profitability, and...

  • Procurement Leader for Strategic Categories

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pact Group Full time

    Pact Group is a leading manufacturer and supplier of rigid plastic and metal packaging, materials handling and pooling solutions, contract manufacturing services, recycling and sustainability services. We cater to both consumer and industrial sectors with a focus on reducing waste through circular economy principles.The Procurement Leader will be responsible...

  • Procurement Category Lead

    3 days ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our Asia-Pacific (APAC) Procurement team at J.R. Simplot Company.Key Responsibilities:Maintain a continuous portfolio pipeline to drive procurement processes across assigned category landscape, including establishing long-term strategic category plans to...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Blackbook Recruitment Full time

    Category Specialist OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Category Specialist to join our team at Blackbook Executive, a leading recruitment agency.The successful candidate will engage with internal stakeholders to understand their medium to long-term needs, transforming those insights into effective category management plans.Key responsibilities...

  • Strategic Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MECCA Brands Pty Ltd Full time

    In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will drive the growth and success of MECCA's Make-Up category. Reporting to the Head of Category, your primary goal will be to develop and implement a strategic agenda that drives change and boosts the long-term success of Make-Up.The Role:You will manage day-to-day relationships with global makeup brand partners,...

  • Category Management Expertise Leader

    2 weeks ago

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

    Category Strategy and Planning Lead Role OverviewWe're seeking a highly experienced Category Strategy and Planning Lead to join our team at ANZ. As a key member of our category management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of category management key practice areas and operationalising our vision across our medium to long-term...

  • Strategic Category Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia PETstock Pty Ltd Full time

    We are passionate about what we do and work hard at Petstock. We are proud of the team we have built and are looking for a dedicated individual to provide administrative support to the Category Manager. This role will involve ensuring the integrity of the product range and supplier base are accurately maintained.The Category Analyst will be responsible for...

  • Category Procurement Manager

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pact Group Full time

    Job DescriptionPact Group is a leader in the circular economy, specialising in reduce, reuse and recycling solutions. We are seeking a skilled Category Procurement Manager to join our centralised Group Procurement team.About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for leading category management, supplier relationship management and sourcing...

  • ICT Procurement and Category Management Lead

    24 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MARS Recruitment Full time

    Procurement and Vendor Manager OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced ICT procurement and vendor management professional to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing category plans, driving sourcing initiatives, and managing contracts and suppliers.Key Responsibilities:Create and implement ICT category strategies aligned...

  • Strategic Procurement Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Square Full time

    Job DescriptionWe're seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to support our Technology, Marketing, Product, BPO & Professional Services category in Australia (Remote).This role involves leading insource-outsource programs, guiding RFX's, contract negotiations, and improving APAC Procurement initiatives. You'll oversee the selection, negotiation,...

  • 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...

  • Procurement Professional Lead

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pact Group Full time

    Pact Group is a leading organisation in the circular economy, committed to reducing waste and promoting sustainability through innovative packaging solutions.As a Sourcing and Category Manager at Pact Group, you will play a critical role in driving our procurement strategy, leading category management initiatives, and developing strong relationships with...