Procurement Category Manager, Indirects & Logistics

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Procurement Category Manager – Indirects to join McCain's ANZ Procurement team during a period of significant transformation and growth. This role will lead sourcing and category strategies across a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories including facilities management, freight and logistics, and business services.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies across indirect spend categories.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting and implementation.
• Identify and deliver sustainable cost optimisation and productivity opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across ANZ to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Manage supplier performance and foster strategic supplier relationships that drive innovation and value.
• Ensure procurement governance, compliance and contracting standards are maintained.
• Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with finance teams on budgeting, forecasting and cost management initiatives.
• Influence business decisions through data‑driven insights and commercial recommendations.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of procurement capability and best practice across McCain.

Required profile

• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience managing large expenditure portfolios and delivering measurable commercial outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrated success in leading sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to analyse complex data and translate insights into actions and recommendations.
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Degree qualified in Business, Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or a complex commercial environment is highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to service excellence and data accuracy.