Sourcing and Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Pact Group Full time

Sourcing and Category Manager

Full-time

Job Description

At Pact Group our vision is to lead the circular economy through reduce, reuse and recycling solutions. We specialise in the manufacture and supply of rigid plastic and metal packaging, materials handling and pooling solutions, contract manufacturing services, recycling and sustainability services, servicing both consumer and industrial sectors. 

The Role

Working within our centralised Group Procurement team, the Sourcing and Category Manager 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 for an annual spend of circa $100M.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements and this role can be based on site or from your home office anywhere in Australia.

Accountabilities:

Develop and execute a robust end-to-end Category Management strategy across all assigned areas of spend and ensuring alignment with Pact business objectives and key stakeholders 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 you:

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

Additional Information

PACT Perks:

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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