Procurement Category Manager - Packaging

Procurement Category Manager Packaging and Consumables

• Exciting opportunity for an experienced Packaging, Consumables SME to join the Procurement team for a 12 month Parental Leave Cover. 
• Critical role supporting store trading and operations across the ANZ Business 
• Permanent opportunity available, hybrid working based in Norwest, Sydney

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

The Opportunity

The Category Manager - Packaging, Consumables will provide expertise to support store trading, production, operations and supply chains across Woolworths, while optimising value from our suppliers. You will support the Portfolio team to implement agreed priorities including preparing, running and evaluating tender activities, collaborating with stakeholders, negotiation planning, developing contract schedules and preparing documentation required for stakeholder approvals.

In this 12 month fixed-term contract position, you will balance the business objectives, mitigate risk, and work closely with various parts of the business including Human Rights, Sustainability, Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance teams, Group Replenishment, Supply Chain and Store Operations for the best fit approach adhering to procurement policies. The category has depth and breadth and encompasses all our leading brand banners

What you’ll do

• Both lead and support the execution of sourcing strategies (RFx, negotiation, selection, and award) for key categories.
• Provide subject matter expertise and develop a comprehensive understanding of category market influences.
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, including development, execution, central repository management, and timely execution.
• Drive simultaneous projects and support various cross-functional initiatives.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders across multiple business units (e.g. Human Rights, Sustainability, Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance teams, Group Replenishment and Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, IT).
• Conduct robust data analysis to identify fact-driven opportunities, undertake risk analyses, and leverage enterprise AI tools for optimisation.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Procurement role with a focus on procurement involving New Product Development (NPD) frameworks.
• Proven ability to deliver, execute, and manage contracts for products similar to Packaging, Consumables.
• Deep understanding of NPD frameworks, Product Briefs, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles and a strong grasp of business and financial models for robust analysis.
• Competent knowledge of contract law and the essential contents of price review mechanisms tied to relevant indices, 
• Highly effective communicator and strategic thinker with proven commercial acumen, capable of building cross-level stakeholder relationships.
• Tertiary qualification in Science, Program Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, a Commercial discipline or similar, with proficiency in using procurement, reporting platforms, and AI tools.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.