Procurement Category Manager EngineeringRequisition ID: 7998Who are we?Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Bourbon, Hibiki Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.The OpportunityThe purpose of this position is to contribute to and execute world-class strategic sourcing events in support of the strategy for the Capital Expenditure and Engineering Services Category. Along with successfully developing and deploying the strategy to achieve maximum value from the category, ultimately providing world-class vendor relationship and supply network performance management.Are you up for it?To enable you to hit the ground running, we're looking for:Prior experience in procurement with a focus on capital equipment buying and contractingA background in engineering (Desirable)A strong understanding of sourcing, contract management, negotiation and supplier relationship managementExcellent stakeholder management and relationship building skillsStrategic thinking and problem-solving abilitiesAn in-depth knowledge of industry trends, and supplier landscapeAn analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reportingProficiency in procurement software and tools (E.g. SAP, ERP, eSourcing, spend analytics)Intellectual curiosity, complemented with the courage to challenge and question for a better outcome, consistently striving for better ways of workingUnleash your Spirit:As Suntorians, we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. Come be part of the Suntory family and Unleash Your Spirit.In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer a competitive remuneration package and an industry-leading parental leave policy. This position is a critical part of our Procurement team, so has plenty of scope for professional development with the opportunity to learn from, and work with, top leaders across the Oceania, regional and global business.We want our interview process to be as inclusive as possible. If you require any adjustments as part of the process, do not hesitate to let us know.
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