Procurement Category Manager

4 months ago

Melbourne, Australia J.R. Simplot Company Full time

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company’s core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

Respect for Resources Spirit of Innovation Passion for People


We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.


Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

Flexible working arrangements A variety of engaging health and wellbeing programs Professional development support Employee recognition program Bonus incentives Discounted health insurance Novated car leasing agreements Income protection insurance Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave


Simplot in Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face-to-face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office / Wednesday being a set ‘connect day' where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.

About Our Role

Due to internal growth, an opportunity exists for a highly motivated Procurement Category Manager to join our Asia-Pacific (APAC) Procurement team. The Category Manager will focus on category planning and sourcing activities for construction, engineering, maintenance services and capital projects across Simplot’s various global business and manufacturing locations. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager - APAC, this role will be based at our Chifley Park (Mentone) APAC headquarters and will require regular travel to our manufacturing sites across the APAC region.

What You Will Do

In this role you will be expected to maintain a continuous portfolio pipeline to drive procurement processes across the assigned category landscape, including establishing a long-term, 1-3 year strategic category plan to drive value across the enterprise for the assigned projects and initiatives - this strategy development work is completed in partnership with various business unit stakeholders across Simplot's global manufacturing facilities. Category strategies include spend analysis/mapping, external market analysis, “should cost” analysis, supplier and supply management, and establishing a multi-year project portfolio. You will also lead sourcing projects based on the category strategy, and on-demand projects from the respective stakeholders.

Develop category plan and project portfolio for moderately sized construction, engineering, and operations projects with mid to high-level critically and complexity Build strong stakeholder relationships to prioritise and deliver on portfolio projects Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance to ensure delivery of service, quality, cost and supply commitments Lead sourcing projects including RFI, RFP, RFQ and contract development

About You

Relevant experience in a construction, engineering, maintenance services or capital related category Demonstrated experience in a commercial/procurement role Strong communication and partnership building skills, change management experience advantageous Relevant experience within category management and sourcing activities Knowledge working in business or functional unit supported by the category High level of sales, presentation, negotiation and market/data analytical skills MS Office suite proficiency - Ariba experience is advantageous Demonstrated experience in “should cost” modeling, corporate capital procurement processes and strategic cost management Understanding of procurement project controls and project management tools Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) - or an associate degree combined with 7 - 10 years experience within the procurement field

Job Requisition ID:  19585 

Travel Required : Up to 25% 

Location(s):  Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne 

Country : Australia 

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