Strategic Categories Lead - Procurement (ANZ)

Airbus SE; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work-from-home

Professional development

Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific seeks an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead procurement across Australia and New Zealand. You will drive long-term category roadmaps, run complex negotiations, and optimize total cost of ownership while managing supplier risk.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply advanced analytics, and leverage SAP and Coupa to deliver value. The role offers hybrid work options and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dedicated Category Management experience across direct/indirect spend.
• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or related field (CIPS membership is highly regarded).
• Proven success in complex commercial negotiations with cost reductions and TCO optimisation.
• Proficiency in SAP and Coupa; advanced Excel/Google Sheets analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3 to 5 year category roadmaps for direct or indirect spend.
• Apply spend analytics and market intelligence to consolidate supplier bases.
• Lead Calls for Tender (CFT) and supplier selection in adherence to governance.
• Drive supplier relationship management to mitigate risk and achieve cost targets.
• Collaborate with Sourcing Advisors, Operational Buyers, and Logistics teams for end-to-end execution.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

SAP

Coupa

Excel/Sheets

Education

Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Airbus Australia Pacific seeks an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead procurement across Australia and New Zealand. You will drive long-term category roadmaps, run complex negotiations, and optimize total cost of ownership while managing supplier risk.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply advanced analytics, and leverage SAP and Coupa to deliver value. The role offers hybrid work options and a focus on continuous improvement.