Indirect Spend Category Manager — Flexible Work

Martin-Brower Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and flexible work

Job summary

Martin-Brower Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to drive indirect spend across ANZ from its Sydney area. You will shape category strategy, manage supplier relationships and lead end-to-end sourcing activities to deliver value and continuous improvement.

You will partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, drive cost optimisation, and contribute to governance across procurement practices in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain within FMCG, logistics or distribution
• Exposure to indirect categories such as labour hire, facilities management, or similar
• Experience in supplier management, sourcing activities or contract support
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decisions
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Understanding of sustainable procurement practices and ethical standards
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category plans across indirect spend (labour hire, fleet, facilities, consumables)
• Analyse spend and supplier performance to identify cost and value improvements
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQs, supplier selection and negotiations
• Build strong supplier relationships to improve service and value
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into procurement solutions
• Monitor category performance, risks and opportunities with reporting insights
• Contribute to procurement governance and tail-end spend management
• Identify and deliver cost optimisation initiatives across assigned categories

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Supplier management

Sustainable procurement

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Martin-Brower Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to drive indirect spend across ANZ from its Sydney area. You will shape category strategy, manage supplier relationships and lead end-to-end sourcing activities to deliver value and continuous improvement.

You will partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, drive cost optimisation, and contribute to governance across procurement practices in a fast-paced logistics environment.