Strategic Procurement Lead – ANZ & Energy

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

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.