ANZ Warehousing & Ground Freight Category Manager

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary

Career development

Inclusive culture

Flex

Job summary

Arbex in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an ANZ Warehousing & Ground Freight Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for warehousing, distribution, and ground transportation across Australia and New Zealand. You will negotiate with carriers and 3PLs, build category cost models, and drive cost, cash and supply continuity objectives.

Based in our North Sydney office with a hybrid working model, you’ll collaborate with Logistics Ops, Customer Service, Finance, and suppliers to optimise network

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience managing logistics, transportation, warehousing, or distribution categories.
• Strong commercial negotiation, supplier management, and contract management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills, including cost modelling and market analysis.
• Knowledge of 3PL operating models and transportation market dynamics.
• Experience working within a global or regional matrix organisation.
• Exposure to supplier performance management frameworks and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own the sourcing strategy and execution for warehousing, distribution, and ground transportation services across Australia and New Zealand.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contracting activities, and commercial agreements to deliver cost, cash, and supply continuity objectives.
• Develop category cost models, market intelligence, and should-cost analyses to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance through scorecards, business reviews, and risk mitigation activities.
• Negotiate carrier and 3PL contracts, rates, and service levels while leading regular benchmarking and tender events.
• Partner closely with Logistics Operations teams to support network changes, service improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Cost modelling

Market analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business

Job description

ANZ Warehousing & Ground Freight Category Manager Job Description

Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here, innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark. You were made to create what’s next: you’re a problem-solver, a connector, and someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement. You hold the big picture while mastering the details, making sure every product, process, and partnership moves with precision and purpose. You lead with the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. We’ll be Unstoppable Together.

About You

In this Supply Chain role, you’ll focus on delivering value across our Australia and New Zealand logistics network while supporting key business priorities around cost optimisation, supplier performance, and service excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own the sourcing strategy and execution for warehousing, distribution, and ground transportation services across Australia and New Zealand
• Lead supplier negotiations, contracting activities, and commercial agreements to deliver cost, cash, and supply continuity objectives
• Develop category cost models, market intelligence, and should-cost analyses to support strategic sourcing decisions
• Manage supplier relationships and performance through scorecards, business reviews, and risk mitigation activities
• Negotiate carrier and 3PL contracts, rates, and service levels while leading regular benchmarking and tender events
• Partner closely with Logistics Operations teams to support network changes, service improvements, and operational excellence initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management
• Experience managing logistics, transportation, warehousing, or distribution categories
• Strong commercial negotiation, supplier management, and contract management capabilities
• Excellent analytical skills, including cost modelling and market analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of 3PL operating models and transportation market dynamics
• Experience working within a global or regional matrix organisation
• Exposure to supplier performance management frameworks and strategic sourcing methodologies
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline

You will collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Logistics Operations teams, Distribution and Warehouse teams, Customer Service, Finance, carriers, and 3PL providers.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Arbex is the place for you.

• Competitive salary and incentive opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• Career development and growth opportunities within a global organisation
• Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Flex

That Works at ARBEX

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration, helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

This role is based from our North Sydney Office and operates under our hybrid working model.

Primary Location Sydney, Australia Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

We are a committed equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in Australia only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.

Thank you for your interest in Arbex.

Backed by the power of over 100 years of legacy brands, we are the world’s next leading producer of consumer goods. When it comes to product development, we go beyond everyday needs to anticipate what life will require in the future—while keeping innovation, sustainability, and consumers at the core of every decision. From fibre to shelf, and beyond, we act with intention at every step of the way. Because scale isn’t measured by size, it’s determined by positive impact. And that’s how we deliver what the world needs next.