Category Manager Logistics

**At CSR, we're building a better future together.**
We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stage.

CSR are committed to delivering excellence in supply chain and logistics while driving innovation and sustainability across our operations. We are seeking a skilled **Logistics Category Manager** to lead category management and strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment with our business transformation goals.

**About the Role**:
As the Logistics Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing key logistics procurement categories, including procurement of Transports, International Logistics, Material Handling Equipment, Heavy Duty Equipment, Warehousing... You will oversee the end-to-end procurement process, develop category strategies, and build strong stakeholder relationships to achieve cost efficiencies, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier performance.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute category procurement strategies aligned with CSR's supply chain transformation goals.
- Perform category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management across logistics categories.
- Manage the six-step sourcing process, from demand analysis to contract lifecycle management.
- Collaborate with the Supply Chain Team and key stakeholders to align objectives and ensure effective execution.
- Build a pipeline of opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Rationalize and manage logistics suppliers to meet service and compliance targets.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions to drive savings and process efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with WHSE standards and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.

**About You**:
To thrive in this role, you will bring:

- _Extensive experience in supply chain and logistics procurement, with strong category management expertise._
- Proven success in developing and executing category plans with a customer-focused approach.
- You are Data orientated, Digital processes and Sustainability are part of your priorities.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
- A track record of leading complex projects and driving innovation with strategic partners.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and stakeholder management capabilities at senior levels.
- Tertiary qualifications in logistics, supply chain, or a commercial discipline (highly regarded).

**What we offer**
We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:

- Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
- Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
- Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands

**How to Apply**: