Topline ANZ Category Buyer | Strategic Sourcing

Nutricia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

High-performing, collaborative team

Diverse and inclusive environment

Learning opportunities

Total Reward package with health and 1

Job summary

Danone ANZ seeks an ANZ Category Buyer Topline based in Sydney to shape Topline sourcing decisions for value, compliance and impact. You will lead a small team, champion responsible sourcing, and implement new PO workflows to simplify procurement.

You will balance commercial acumen with governance, own release strategy governance, and drive continuous improvement with stakeholders across cycles and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business (preferred).
• At least 2 years' procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management and communication skills.
• Solid project management, planning and organisational skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills and working knowledge of SAP and Asana.
• Experience with Power BI is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate and onboard suppliers for the Topline category.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing that drive value and compliance.
• Manage supplier performance, risk and contractual obligations.
• Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align sourcing with business needs.
• Champion responsible sourcing and support EcoVadis, Sedex and B Corp compliance.
• Own Release Strategy governance, including ServiceNow updates and PO workflow resolutions.
• Lead and develop two direct reports to deliver new systems and ways of working.
• Simplify procurement through continuous improvement and new PO workflows.
• Contribute to Operations Strategy through Customer Centricity, Cost Optimisation, Cash Efficiency and Carbon Reduction.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Project management

Excel

SAP

Asana

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business

Tools

SAP

Asana

Power BI

Job description

Danone ANZ seeks an ANZ Category Buyer Topline based in Sydney to shape Topline sourcing decisions for value, compliance and impact. You will lead a small team, champion responsible sourcing, and implement new PO workflows to simplify procurement.

You will balance commercial acumen with governance, own release strategy governance, and drive continuous improvement with stakeholders across cycles and procurement.