Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager 

Reporting:  Head of Procurement

Location:   Macquarie Park, NSW  

About Allied Pinnacle 

Allied Pinnacle is a world-class flour milling and bakery business with more than a 100-year history. We bake the future from flour. Backed by Japan’s largest milling business, Allied Pinnacle transforms Australian grains into iconic and much-loved household products, providing market leading solutions from grain to table.  

To continue into the next century, we’re searching for individuals that are keen to bring our values to life – Act as One, Better Every Day, Own It, Think Differently and Enjoy the Ride. 

An opportunity currently exists for a Procurement Category Manager on a full-time permanent basis.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and implement strategic sourcing activities to deliver the best value for money outcome for the organisation.  

• Lead supplier negotiations to ensure best commercial offer balanced with excellent quality and customer service 

• Ensure procurement of materials is managed through highest service level, lowest cost with innovation and efficiency.  

• Collaboration with key supply partners to ensure delivery of continuous improvement and innovation to drive better service, quality and cost. 

• Review and report on material costs and participate in cost reviews as required.  

• Monitor and report on supplier activities 

• Develop and implement effective risk management strategies to reduce and mitigate risks (financial, supply, service) to the organisation. 

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Tertiary qualification in either Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Project Management, Business or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualified 

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in procurement, preferably in the FMCG sector. 

• Experience in end-to-end procurement of packaging materials and commodities. 

• Experience managing commodities i.e. sugar, cocoa, vegetable oils, dairy, plastics, paper products 

• Experience in contract and supplier relationship management. 

• Experience working in complex multi-site operations. 

• Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 36 

• Strong leadership and project management 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal) 

• Excellent inter-personal and relationship building 

Why Join Allied Pinnacle? 

At Allied Pinnacle, we believe our people are the key ingredient to our success. 

What's in it for You? 

• Flexible working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home 

• Be part of a warm, friendly and inclusive culture where people are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. 

• Gain broad exposure across a well-known Australian food business, working with products enjoyed by many Australians every day. 

• Work in an environment where fresh pastries and croissants from the oven are part of the experience. 

• Access wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

• Access free onsite parking via our booking app, subject to availability. 

• Feel valued through reward and recognition programs that celebrate contribution and success. 

Apply Now 

If you are that Procurement Category Manager that’s looking to progress your career don't delay in uploading a cover letter and up to date CV today. 

To apply, please follow the prompts.  

We appreciate every application and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates. 

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