About Us
Let's create a more sociable future together. At Endeavour, we're totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy's, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it's what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!
About The Role
* Bring your passion and feel the energy!
* Utilise your extensive strategic sourcing experience and working understanding of category management.
* Sydney or Melbourne based.
Group Procurement enables our business by procuring all our Non-Trade Goods and Services. As a Category Manager within the Procurement team, you will manage the "Packaging & Consumables" category which includes Cash in Transit (CIT), Dry Goods and Tool of Trade. The annual value of your remit is north of $120M a year.
You will lead, develop and deliver complex, high value and high risk category strategies, commercial cost optimisation activities with a focus on cost containment, risk mitigation, responsible sourcing and value creation. This role collaborates with business stakeholders to lead sourcing activities, advanced negotiations, scope/specification reviews, demand management and supplier relationship management within the Endeavour process. The Category Manager ideates, challenges and problem-solves; driving category solutions from implementation through end of life.
Leading a team of 1-2 direct reports, you'll train and develop Category Specialists; embodying Endeavour's Values and Ways of Work and leading by example.
Key responsibilities include:
* Understand the Endeavour business and cost drivers, create category strategies, and execute sourcing events to deliver sustainable value.
* Challenge, influence and mobilise key stakeholders to deliver impactful change.
* Extract insights from complex analysis and communicate decisions clearly.
* Facilitate complex, high value, high risk, strategic sourcing activities and supplier negotiations.
* Develop, implement and manage vendor performance metrics and reporting as part of a Supplier Relationship Management plan.
* Develop and maintain category plans and drive supplier diversity, ESG priorities and business efficiency through category strategies and sourcing activities.
* Participate in projects as assigned by the Senior Category Manager and/or Head of Procurement.
What we need from you
* Procurement Category Management (minimum of 7 years) experience.
* Proven experience in the packaging & consumables category.
* Experience developing, executing and managing category and sourcing strategies for large/complex categories with responsible sourcing practices.
* Proven experience leading and developing a team.
* Effective negotiator, communicator and people influencer; able to build relationships across all levels.
* Strategic thinker and self-starter with commercial acumen; able to navigate complex environments.
* Curious, willing to challenge, and able to manage time effectively.
* Ability to manage ambiguity, seek clarity with confidence, and speak up.
* Desire to learn, develop and grow within the team.
* Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
* Intermediate analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to build actionable insights.
* Membership of a procurement-affiliated body is highly desirable.
* Strong interpersonal and technical expertise to drive solutions from concept to implementation.
* Passion for being an outstanding business partner and creating procurement champions among peers and leaders.
Benefits
* Hybrid working options
* Discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy's, Woolworths, BIG W and Endeavour Group brands
* Health and wellbeing programs and services to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing
* Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
Note: We value a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you meet many of the requirements but not all, we encourage you to apply.
What's in it for you? We are together creators. Endeavour Group is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to work where equal opportunity is key and flexibility is part of how we operate. For more information, visit endeavourgroupcareers.com.au. Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies.
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