Procurement Category Manager

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Procurement Category Manager in Sydney to develop and implement procurement strategies with emphasis on packaging. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance to secure quality and cost efficiency.

The role requires expertise in category management within FMCG, data analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in procurement and category management within the FMCG industry.
• Preference for strong packaging background
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and market research to support decision‑making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of contract management and risk mitigation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise category performance primarily in packaging.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct market analysis and bench marking to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain.
• Utilise data and analytics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Packaging

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Market research

Stakeholder collaboration

Contract management

Risk mitigation

Job description

A reputable organisation operating in the FMCG industry, located in North West Sydney.

Job Description

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise category performance primarily in packaging.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct market analysis and bench marking to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain.
• Utilise data and analytics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Procurement Category Manager should have:

• Proven expertise in procurement and category management within the FMCG industry.
• Preference for strong packaging background
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and market research to support decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of contract management and risk mitigation practices.