The Category Manager – Direct Materials will lead the sourcing and commercial management of critical raw materials for Orora's glass manufacturing operations, including cullet, sand, soda ash and limestone. The role ensures cost-effective, secure supply while driving increased recycled content and supporting the business's decarbonisation and circular economy objectives through solid supplier, stakeholder and government engagement.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Develop and deliver the Direct Materials category strategy to optimise cost, manage supply risk and increase recycled content
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- Lead end-to-end sourcing including market analysis, tendering, negotiation and contract management across key raw materials
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- Manage supplier performance and relationships to ensure security of supply and alignment to ESG objectives
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- Monitor market and regulatory developments and adjust strategy to mitigate risk and capture opportunities
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- Partner with Operations, Sustainability, Finance and Legal to support net-zero and circular economy goals
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- Act as the category subject matter expert,
supporting senior stakeholder and government engagement where required
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About You
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- Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement/category management within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment
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- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Business, Sustainability or related - highly regarded
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- Strong understanding of raw materials markets, ideally within waste, recycling, or cullet
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- Proven ability to develop and execute commercial strategies aligned to sustainability and decarbonisation objectives
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- Strong negotiation and supplier management capability, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset that anticipates risk and challenges conventional approaches
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- Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, regulators and government bodies
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Why Orora?
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- Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year
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- Electric Vehicle monthly subscription available
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- Discounts on world class beverages
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