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Senior Category Manager - Packaging

SeniorFull-timeHybridFreshwater NSW 2096, AustraliaPosted 23 hours agoVerified 2 days ago
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About the job

The Senior Category Manager – Packaging at Kraft Heinz is a pivotal job that transforms procurement into a strategic driver of business value. By leading high-value negotiations and strategic packaging categories across Australia and New Zealand, you will contribute to innovation, sustainability, and resilience within the supply base. The team thrives on collaboration, flexibility, and a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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You'll be responsible for

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Driving category strategy

Lead the strategic management of assigned high-value packaging categories across Australia and New Zealand, developing and executing category strategies that reflect business priorities, market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and long-term value opportunities.
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Leading strategic sourcing

Lead end-to-end sourcing activity from opportunity identification through to implementation, including RFX processes, negotiations, supplier selection, contracting in close collaboration with Legal, and execution of agreed outcomes.
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Building business partnerships

Serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior stakeholders across Commercial, Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and other key functions, influencing decision-making, enabling innovation, supporting growth initiatives, and driving end-to-end value creation.

Key criteria

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Proven procurement experience

Demonstrated experience in procurement or category management roles.

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Strong negotiation skills

Proven ability to lead complex supplier negotiations effectively.

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P&L management experience

Experience managing P&L, budgets, and forecasting activities.

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5 criteria for this job
Proven procurement experience
Demonstrated experience in procurement or category management roles.

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Strong negotiation skills
Proven ability to lead complex supplier negotiations effectively.

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P&L management experience
Experience managing P&L, budgets, and forecasting activities.

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Project management skills
Demonstrated skills in managing cross-functional projects successfully.

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Tertiary qualifications
Relevant qualifications in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred.

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