Procurement Manager

Tk Maxx; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Bonus scheme

Study assistance

Volunteer days

Training and development programmes

Job summary

TJX Australia is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories. You will develop category strategies, drive supplier partnerships, and work with regional and global teams to deliver procurement solutions aligned with business objectives.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and governance to achieve cost savings and process improvements while supporting innovation and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience across indirect spend categories such as Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, Finance, Fixtures or Construction.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management across indirect spend categories.
• Develop category strategies to drive value, innovation and business performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver cost savings and process improvements.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to support procurement priorities.
• Drive procurement governance and supplier performance.
• Build strong partnerships and influence key business decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

CIPS/SCMP/CPSM certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

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TJX Australia

At TJX Australia, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Processing Centers, Corporate Offices, or our TK Maxx Retail Stores, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

We're seeking a Procurement Manager (internally known as a Category Manager) to lead strategic sourcing and category management activities across a diverse portfolio of non‑merchandise spend categories, including Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, Finance, Fixtures and Construction.

This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies, leading complex sourcing initiatives, and driving value across the business through strong supplier partnerships and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with regional and global teams to deliver procurement solutions that support business objectives, innovation, compliance and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management activities across indirect spend categories
• Develop category strategies that drive value, innovation and business performance
• Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations and sourcing activities
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver cost savings and process improvements
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to support procurement priorities
• Drive procurement best practice, governance and supplier performance
• Build strong partnerships and influence key business decisions

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management
• Experience across one or more indirect spend categories, such as Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, Finance, Fixtures or Construction
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and supplier management skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the business
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with experience delivering sourcing and procurement projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline (preferred)
• CIPS, SCMP, CPSM or similar procurement certification (preferred)

About Us

TK Maxx is a leading off-price retailer, offering high-quality branded merchandise at exceptional value. With a unique treasure hunt shopping experience, we’re known for our ever-changing selection of brand-name fashion, homewares and accessories.

As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address: Level 5 189 O'Riordan Street

Location: AUS Home Office Mascot NSW

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No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number# - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Key Duties

Functional leadership for Supply Chain in ANZ including establishing vision, scope, and strategy that supports the country objectives whilst supporting and aligning with APAC /Sector SCM goals.

Alignment of resources and process to ensure efficient end to end customer delivery experience to the committed date of delivery.

Responsible for driving SIOP process for ANZ and modeling supply chain Management a core competency of ANZ division.

Management of supplier's relationship onboarding vendor process, contracts negotiation and certifications to meet quality requirements.

Provide local governance, leadership, and opportunities for leveraging scale and spend across businesses.

At a minimum, this will include indirect procurement, logistics, and trade management & risk.

Ensure alignment of ANZ teams with the APAC Corporate SCM Indirect, Logistics and TM teams and with respective BU SCM leaders.

Provide competitive advantage to global SCM organizations by transitioning transactional, reporting and analytics work to APAC based Shared Service center to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience across supply chain management is essential, including more than 5 years of management experience.

Undergraduate degree in Business, Purchasing or similar and postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.

Exceptional ability to conceptualize large-picture projects and foresee challenges and needs to be addressed.

Experience managing and improving supply chain data, information and processes, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Actively seek to improve all aspects of the supply chain by streamlining steps and locating the best prices for inventory.

Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems such as Oracle is highly regarded.

Advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office highly regarded.

Exceptional verbal communication skills and stakeholder management.

What We Offer

• On-site parking
• Competitive salary with access to bonus scheme
• Inclusive working environment
• Study assistance
• Volunteer days
• Outstanding training and development programs for both professional and personal development

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes encourage diversity by utilizing a balanced selection criteria regardless of the applicants age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Eaton prides itself in truly representing the people within our communities.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary with access to bonus scheme.

Location

Based in Mascot, in ANZ.