Strategic Procurement Category Lead: Packaging & DirectSpend

Blackbook Executive Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Executive Pty is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager in Sydney to own category strategy across packaging, indirect services and commodity-based spend. You will lead strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and deliver commercial outcomes that support production, growth and cost optimisation.

Join a dynamic manufacturing environment where you will collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance and Product Development to drive supplier

Qualifications

• Proven procurement, category management or strategic sourcing experience within Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, consumer products or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong exposure to direct procurement categories, particularly packaging, commodities, indirect services or other commodity-linked spend.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier negotiations, sourcing projects and complex commercial agreements.
• An understanding of commodity markets and the ability to translate market movements into procurement strategies and business insights.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner with both operational and executive-level teams.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience operating within a complex manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing category strategies across direct spend categories, including packaging, indirect services and commodity-based procurement.
• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations to deliver sustainable value and competitive advantage.
• Monitoring market trends, pricing movements and supply risks to provide timely commercial insights and procurement recommendations.
• Building strong supplier partnerships focused on performance, innovation, risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Driving cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining product quality, service levels and supply continuity.
• Managing contract negotiations and supplier performance frameworks to support strategic business objectives.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders on new product initiatives, operational projects and supply chain improvements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier effectiveness and overall category performance.
• Supporting business planning activities through market intelligence, spend analysis and procurement reporting.

Job description

Blackbook Executive Pty is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager in Sydney to own category strategy across packaging, indirect services and commodity-based spend. You will lead strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and deliver commercial outcomes that support production, growth and cost optimisation.

Join a dynamic manufacturing environment where you will collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance and Product Development to drive supplier