Become part of the team powering household names like Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Viva, and Wyp All. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.
About You
In one of our professional roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead a team supporting Direct and Indirect procurement across Australia and New Zealand.
- Drive procurement targets and act as the escalation point for ANZ procurement matters.
- Lead strategic sourcing, negotiation and supplier management activities to deliver cost savings and business value.
- Manage the Energy category, including supplier relationships, category strategies, and sourcing initiatives.
- Develop and execute category plans based on market analysis, supplier insights, and business needs.
- Partner with Finance to support forecasting, cost management, and procurement transformation initiatives.
- Ensure supplier compliance, risk management, and adherence to company policies and controls.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver quality, service, innovation, and value.
- Challenge the status quo and influence stakeholders to drive change and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
- Coach and mentor procurement team members, promoting best practices in negotiation and category management.
- Contribute to procurement strategy, business planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or a related field.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to deliver cost savings, value creation, and business outcomes.
- Experience influencing and partnering with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Experience within FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, or similar industries.
- Experience leading procurement transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Category management experience across Direct Materials, Energy, Logistics, MRO, CAPEX, Professional Services, IT, or Marketing.
- Experience working across multiple regions and cultures.
Total Perks
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you.
Flex That Works at ARBEX
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That's why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in‐person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
Location and Employment Details
Primary Location: North Sydney Office
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.
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📌 Procurement Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Arbex
📍 Sydney