Category Manager - Procurement, Secondary Packaging

About the role

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is looking for a Category Manager for AP Procurement covering secondary packaging, supporting its Australia, New Zealand and Pacific (AP) cluster. The role leads category strategy and supplier partnerships to deliver cost savings, supply continuity, commercial value and sustainability outcomes. It can be based at the North Sydney head office or the Auckland office, with regional travel across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the secondary packaging category strategy, delivering cost savings, cash flow improvements and sustainable commercial value.
• Lead strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, sourcing, tenders, negotiations and supply agreements.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction, supply optimisation and harmonisation initiatives across the AP cluster.
• Drive competitive sourcing strategies that protect quality and supply continuity.
• Forecast and budget material and service costs, monitor performance and communicate financial risks and variances.
• Develop risk management strategies for supply market volatility and identify alternative sources of supply.
• Drive supplier innovation to improve product and service performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, supply agreements and approval processes.
• Partner with suppliers on sustainability commitments, including supplier standards, renewable energy, emissions targets and EcoVadis requirements.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or commercial category management, ideally in FMCG or a multinational.
• Experience developing category strategies across multiple geographies; direct materials or secondary packaging experience highly regarded.
• University degree or relevant professional qualification.
• Experienced negotiator able to manage complex, high-volume contracts and strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial and analytical thinking, project and change management skills, and comfort working with senior stakeholders in a matrixed organisation.

What we offer

• A monthly product allowance and discounted staff purchasing on CCEP products.
• Access to 700+ discounts via the Cheers Rewards & Recognition platform.
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities locally and globally.
• Hybrid work model, purchased leave options, paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Paid volunteering opportunities and a people-first, inclusive workplace.