Job Description
At Lion, we brew and deliver some ofAustralia'smost loved brands – but behind everygreat productis a world-class supply chain. Our Procurement team plays a critical role in ensuring our breweries and manufacturing sites have the right
partnerships,servicesand
solutions
tooperatesafely,efficientlyand
competitively.
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We'relooking for aProcurement Category Manager – Site Services & MROto take ownershipof twoimportant categories atdifferent stagesof development. You will lead and continue to evolve our established Site Services category, while helping build greater
visibility,structureand
a more strategic approach to MRO.
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This isa great opportunityfor a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys working in complex operational environments,
influencingstakeholdersand
bringing greater
structure,consistencyand
value to the way we manage suppliers and categories.
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The role can be primarily based at either Tooheys Brewery in Lidcombe or our York Street office in Sydney CBD, with regular time spent at both. You'll work closely with our breweries, engineering teams and wider business to deliver meaningful commercial and operational outcomes.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Developing and executing categoryand supplier relationship
managementstrategies
across Site Services, Facilities Management and MRO, with a strong focus on delivering sustainable value.
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Leading sourcing,
tendering,andcontractingacross
the portfolio.
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Partnering closely with
engineering,manufacturingand
site leadership teams to understand business needs, challenge existing ways of working
andidentifyopportunities
for improvement.
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Building strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve
service,performanceand
commercial outcomes.
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Managing procurement projects and resolving complex commercial or operational challenges as they arise.
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Using market insights, procurement data and supplier performance information
toidentifyopportunities,
manage risk and continuously improve the category.
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What kind of experience and knowledge are we looking for?
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Proven Procurement category
managementexperience
across Site Services,
FacilitiesManagementor
similar indirect
categoriesincluding
developing and
implementingcategoryand
supplier relationship management strategies.
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Experience working in or alongside
manufacturing,engineeringor
other asset-intensive environments.
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A strongtrack recordin strategic sourcing, contract development,and commercial negotiations.
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The ability to build credibility with technical and operational stakeholders and influence across different teams.
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A practical, solutions-focused mindset, with the drive to bring structure, simplify processes and get things moving.
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Strong commercial
judgement,curiosityand
the confidence to challenge the status quo.
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MRO experience is beneficial but not essential.



Robust category management skills and the ability to bring structure to a developing category are more important.
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Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, engineering, chemicals,
construction,miningor
infrastructure could be highlybeneficialto this role. FMCG experience is not essential — what matters most is your attitude, commercial capability,
stakeholderskillsand
willingness to learn.
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Why Lion?
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Join us in building the next chapter of a proud Lion legacy by embracing a challenger mindset – being
curious,courageousand
acting with conviction.
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Wedon'tjust offer a job; we offer growth and development 'on tap',where you can unleash your potential, make a genuine impact and be part of something extraordinary.
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We're a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We're committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.
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If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at
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so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine. This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face.

📌 Procurement Category Mgr- Site Serv/Mro (New South Wales)
🏢 Lion
📍 New South Wales