Procurement Category Manager- Logistics ANZ

Position Title:Procurement Category Manager- Logistics ANZ

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time

Requisition ID:43539

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

Join McCain at an exciting time of transformation within Procurement where youll have the opportunity to shape category strategies influence key business decisions and deliver meaningful value across Australia and New Zealand. This role owns the Logistics category portfolio helping to drive strategic sourcing initiatives strengthen supplier partnerships and identify opportunities that improve cost service and operational performance. The role is based in Melbourne and partners closely with stakeholders across Supply Chain Operations Finance and Procurement globally.

This is a fixed term project-based role required until 31 July 2027.

What youll be doing.

• Develop and execute category strategies across logistics-related spend areas.
• Lead sourcing projects from market analysis through to negotiation contracting and implementation.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement initiatives.
• Identify and deliver opportunities that improve value efficiency and cost outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships and support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Monitor market trends risks and opportunities to inform sourcing decisions.
• Drive governance compliance and best-practice procurement processes.
• Partner with finance and business teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with regional and global procurement colleagues to share insights and leverage opportunities.
• Influence cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes in a complex stakeholder environment.

What youll need to be successful.

• Experience in procurement sourcing category management supply chain commercial logistics or a related discipline.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience influencing decision-making and driving change across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated negotiation communication and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to analyse data identify opportunities and make informed recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial acumen and a results-oriented mindset.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and navigating ambiguity.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering positive business outcomes.
• Tertiary qualifications in business commerce procurement logistics supply chain or a related field will be highly regarded.

About the team.

Youll join a globally connected Procurement function led by McCains Chief Procurement Officer and supported by procurement professionals across APAC Europe North America and Latin America. This role forms part of the ANZ Procurement team and works closely with both regional and global stakeholders to help deliver strategic outcomes for the business.

About McCain.

At McCain were passionate about creating great food and a great workplace. We believe in empowering our people to make an impact champion new ideas and grow their careers. Youll be part of a collaborative values-driven environment where your contribution matters every day.

Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family:Procurement

Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne

Company:McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Department / Functional Area: Procurement
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1