Regional Category Manager - Capex & Mro

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Job no:
502336
Work type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Internal Secondment
Location:
Melbourne
Categories:
Logistics/Procurement, Corporate Support Functions
Your Impact
As a Category Manager for Capex & MRO at Asahi Beverages, you will provide end-to-end leadership over the category management of our Procurement and Sustainability requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for managing sourcing activities while proposing innovative solutions to achieve optimal outcomes for the business. A key focus will be driving cost reductions and delivering on budgeted savings, while also improving the quality and service levels from our supplier base. Additionally, you will champion innovation in processes and systems, helping to enhance Asahi Beverages' competitive edge in the market.
This is a fixed-term, 6-month contract
Key Responsibilities:
To design and deploy a new category management framework that supports the all sub-categories.
Partnering with key stakeholders to understand internal business requirements and determine and develop best sourcing and category management strategy
To work with the business in ensuring the category delivers the forecast benefits derived from sourcing initiatives and to drive further category productivity over the term of the contract
Responsibility for the end to end sourcing activity including negotiations and approval of recommendations
To assist in the transition of completed sourcing transactions into the category management framework.
Support and/or lead the implementation of SRM to deliver performance management, continuous improvement and innovation objectives.
Scale/replicate existing SRM routines/structures where relevant
About you:
Extensive experience within Capex, Engineering and Maintenance Sourcing / Procurement roles
A demonstrated achievement of improvements within an FMCG supply chain environment with a high analytical component.
Demonstrated management of customer / supplier relationships in an FMCG environment
Experience with continuous improvement programs
An understanding of change management practices
Well-developed people leadership skills
Advertised:
17 Sep 2024
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
17 Oct 2024
AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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