About the Role Reporting to the Category Manager, you'll support sourcing and category management activities across a range of spend categories, helping deliver value through cost optimisation, supplier performance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities - Support sourcing and category strategies through spend, market, and supplier analysis.

- Assist with procurement planning and forecasting to ensure continuity of supply.
- Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and value creation.
- Support supplier onboarding, contract administration, and negotiations.
- Contribute to procurement reporting and data analysis.
- Collaborate on Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Inventory Management process improvements.
- Support regional and global procurement projects as required.

About You

You’ll bring

- A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations,



or a related field.
- Procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, or a strong understanding of these functions.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sound commercial judgement.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- CIPS qualifications (or working towards them) will be highly regarded. Why JBS?
- Join one of Australia's largest and most successful employers.
- Develop your procurement and category management expertise.
- Work with experienced professionals in a supportive team setting.
- Gain exposure to large‑scale sourcing and supply chain operations.
- Build a long‑term career with a global industry leader.

📌 Associate Buyer (City of Ipswich)
🏢 Andrews Meat
📍 City of Ipswich