Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Procurement Category Manager in Australia"

Develop and implement procurement strategies for the sourcing of raw materials used in cosmetic manufacturing, ensuring alignment with business objectives and quality standards.Identify and qualify suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing agreements to optimize cost savings while maintaining product quality and supply reliability.Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including R&D, production, and quality assurance teams, to understand their requirements and ensure alignment with procurement objectives.Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify potential risks and opportunities in the supply chain, proactively addressing any challenges that may arise.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes and enhance efficiency in raw material sourcing.Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews and fostering collaboration to drive innovation and value creation.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical sourcing practices in all procurement activities.Lead & manage a team with international responsibility for bringing the best value to cost on all the retail products.Proven experience in procurement or sourcing within the cosmetics or beauty industry, with a focus on raw materials for manufacturing.Strong negotiation skills and a track record of achieving cost savings and favourable terms with suppliers.Ability to work at pace in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Solid understanding of supply chain principles, logistics processes, and procurement best practices.Proficiency in procurement software and tools for data analysis and reporting.

What we're looking for is someone who wants to grow with the company globally:- Proven experience in procurement within the cosmetics or FMCG industry, with a focus on packaging materials.- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build strategic partnerships with suppliers.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.- A passion for sustainability and a commitment to implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions.- Ideally a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.The successful candidate will have previous strong packaging materials procurement experience, be a team player and like to work in a fast environment where growth is the one constant.

The Role provides procurement and contract services with a primary focus of establishing and implementing category strategies.The role provides an end-to-end procurement service for the categories under management. The service includes, however is not limited to, managing tender processes, leading supplier negotiations, drafting supply contracts and playing a key role in the ongoing vendor management of key suppliers.The spend categories include a broad range of facilities managements categories including, however not limited to, HVAC services, mechanical services, electrical services, plumbing services, building services and vertical transport.Minimum 5 years experience in Procurement and demonstrated progression.Ability to interpret complex and multiple sources of information to make informed recommendations & decisionsStrong organisational skills and ability to manage a range of tasksStrong influencing skills inc senior managementEffective collaboration skillsStrong negotiation skillsAbility to work independently and liaise with senior management

As the Purchasing Manager for our cosmetics client - a newly created role within a newly created team - you will sit within Supply Chain and be responsible for the creation and optimisation of the end-to-end purchase order process for all brands, categories, and suppliers.You'll be managing a team of initially 2 and eventually 5 Purchasing Analysts, working with a mixture of local and overseas manufacturers supplying finished goods, components, and packaging across cosmetics, beauty, health, and wellness.You will have experience in:Developing reports and dashboards that track supplier performance from a purchasing viewpointWorking with broader Procurement teams - in particular Category Management and Quality - to resolve supplier performance and compliance issuesEnsuring that all PO's are being raised in the ERP system in a timely mannerEnsuring that all PO's are being properly tracked and maintained throughout their PO life cycleEnsuring any issue or delay regarding payment/deposit, raw goods, ingredients, production or transportation are resolved appropriately, with no to minimal impact to the businessEnsuring that master data - including but not limited to lead times, production minimums, price breaks, key contacts - within the ERP is always complete and accurateLead a coach a team that has high attention to detiail and will autonomously resolve issues that arise.The successful candidate will want to work in a fast paced and ever changing environment. You will be supported to do your role and play a pivotal part in the company's success. You will be able to demonstrate:A solid understanding of procurement processes, supply chain management, and inventory controlStrong attention to detail and an aptitude to follow systematic approach/processes.Demonstrated ability to lead and drive performanceHigh-energy self-starter as well as collaborative team player.Proven ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally internally and with customers.Excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines.Strong NetSuite / ERP experienceHigh Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.Ideally a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business, or relevant experienceYou will ideally also have:Previous experience in Purchasing, Replenishment or Planning within a supply chain or logistics environment highly regarded, preferably in an FMCG manufacturing capacityExperience leading a small team

As a Procurement Manager - Indirects, you'll play a pivotal role in optimising the strategies across a diverse range of indirect spend categories. Your primary responsibilities will include:Developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.Building and nurturing relationships with suppliers to negotiate favourable terms and ensure quality and reliability.Analysing market trends and supplier performance data to inform decision-making and mitigate risks.Collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement activities with organisational goals.Overseeing the end-to-end procurement process, from supplier selection to contract management and vendor performance evaluation.Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a focus on indirect spend categories.Strong negotiation skills and a track record of achieving cost savings and process improvements.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for optimisation.Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field