Job Description
The Role
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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 strong 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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Robust 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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How to Apply
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Click on APPLY NOW.
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📌 Category Manager - Direct Materials (Gawler)
🏢 Orora
📍 Gawler