Regional Category Manager

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Asahi Beverages Full time

Help us shape the future of procurement at Asahi Beverages Drive value through sourcing, supplier partnerships and cost optimisation, all while working with some of Australia and New Zealand’s most iconic brands.
- Job No: 503109
- Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Location: Melbourne
- Categories: Logistics/Procurement

**Your Impact**

As a Regional Category Manager in Indirects, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering value through effective sourcing, building strong supplier partnerships, and cost optimisation. You’ll help shape strategy, drive commercial outcomes, and ensure procurement supports Asahi’s growth and innovation ambitions. Key categories include travel and facilities management.

**Key responsibilities**

- Develop and execute category strategies that align with business goals
- Lead sourcing initiatives, tenders/RFP’s, supplier negotiations, and contract management across indirect categories
- Drive cost efficiency, risk management, and value creation
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to identify needs and deliver solutions
- Monitor market trends and bring insights to support decision making
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance.

**About You**

You’re commercially savvy, proactive, and an exceptional communicator who thrives on building relationships and influencing outcomes. With strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset, you can manage complex categories and deliver results that make a difference.

In addition, you will have;
- Proven experience in category management or procurement within a large organisation.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A track record of driving savings, efficiency, and innovation through procurement.
- Knowledge of Ariba advantageous

**Why Asahi Beverages?**

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.
- Advertised: 26 August 2025 AEST
- Applications close: 09 September 2025 AEST

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