Procurement Lead

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Arbex in Australia is seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee Direct and Indirect procurement across Australia and New Zealand, delivering cost savings and value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.

You will lead a team, partner with Finance, and shape procurement strategy while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. The role blends remote work with in-person collaboration from the North Sydney office, supporting diverse regional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or related field.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings, value creation, and business outcomes.
• Experience influencing and partnering with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team supporting Direct and Indirect procurement across Australia and New Zealand.
• Drive procurement targets and act as the escalation point for ANZ procurement matters.
• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiation and supplier management activities to deliver cost savings and business value.
• Manage the Energy category, including supplier relationships, category strategies, and sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and execute category plans based on market analysis, supplier insights, and business needs.
• Partner with Finance to support forecasting, cost management, and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Ensure supplier compliance, risk management, and adherence to company policies and controls.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver quality, service, innovation, and value.
• Challenge the status quo and influence stakeholders to drive change and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
• Coach and mentor procurement team members, promoting best practices in negotiation and category management.
• Contribute to procurement strategy, business planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Education

Degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering

Job description

Procurement Lead Job Description

Become part of the team powering household names like Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark. Settling for just any role isn't you, and it isn't us either. Being Unstoppable Together calls for a particular kind of person and teams who genuinely care about making a difference. Here, you'll channel your professional expertise, talent, and drive into building and managing a portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide.

About You

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team supporting Direct and Indirect procurement across Australia and New Zealand.
• Drive procurement targets and act as the escalation point for ANZ procurement matters.
• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiation and supplier management activities to deliver cost savings and business value.
• Manage the Energy category, including supplier relationships, category strategies, and sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and execute category plans based on market analysis, supplier insights, and business needs.
• Partner with Finance to support forecasting, cost management, and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Ensure supplier compliance, risk management, and adherence to company policies and controls.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver quality, service, innovation, and value.
• Challenge the status quo and influence stakeholders to drive change and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
• Coach and mentor procurement team members, promoting best practices in negotiation and category management.
• Contribute to procurement strategy, business planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and/or skills

Required:

• 5+ years' experience in Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings, value creation, and business outcomes.
• Experience influencing and partnering with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring teams.

Preferred:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience within FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, or similar industries.
• Experience leading procurement transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Category management experience across Direct Materials, Energy, Logistics, MRO, CAPEX, Professional Services, IT, or Marketing.
• Experience working across multiple regions and cultures.

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.

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.

We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location North Sydney Office Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

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.