Procurement Category Manager - Logistics

About the role

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is looking for a commercially driven, hands-on Category Manager to join its Asia Pacific Procurement team and manage the Logistics category across the region. The role can be based in North Sydney or Auckland, works across multiple markets and requires travel across Australia and New Zealand. It suits someone who can think strategically while also getting into the detail, owning initiatives from strategy through to execution.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Logistics category strategy across the Asia Pacific cluster, aligning sourcing decisions with business priorities.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing, including RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations and supply agreements.
• Build strategic supplier relationships, monitor performance and drive accountability for service, cost and quality.
• Deliver cost-saving, supply optimisation and harmonisation initiatives to reduce total cost to serve.
• Lead negotiations and commercial initiatives that deliver savings, improved cash flow and financial benefits.
• Develop cost forecasts and budgets, monitor performance against targets and communicate risks, opportunities and variances.
• Identify supply market risks and develop sourcing strategies that protect continuity of supply.
• Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and Procurement stakeholders across the region.
• Support sustainability commitments by ensuring suppliers meet standards such as supplier guiding principles, renewable energy, SBTi and EcoVadis.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance and approval requirements.

Required profile

• 5+ years' experience in procurement, category management or a related commercial role, ideally in FMCG or a complex, multi-market organisation.
• Experience managing indirect services procurement and developing category strategies across multiple geographies or business functions.
• Proven experience negotiating complex, business-critical contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Willingness to travel across Australia and New Zealand as required.

Required skills

• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate opportunities, manage risk and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Hands-on, proactive approach, able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, regional environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engaging senior leaders.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation.

What we offer

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