Lead high-impact sourcing and capital projects, partner with Engineering leaders and build your procurement career with Asahi.
At Asahi Beverages, we're investing in the future of our manufacturing and supply chain network, and procurement plays a critical role in making that happen.
Due to an internal promotion, we're looking for a Regional Category Manager to join our Procurement team.
This is a fantastic chance to step into a highly visible role where you'll partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain leaders, lead complex sourcing initiatives and drive meaningful commercial outcomes.
We're open to a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Whether you've built your career in procurement, engineering, maintenance, construction, infrastructure or major capital projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
This role is responsible for developing and delivering category strategies across engineering, maintenance and capital-related spend categories.
You'll lead sourcing projects from end to end, build strong supplier partnerships and work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities that improve performance, manage risk and create long-term value.
This is a role for someone who enjoys solving problems, influencing stakeholders and making things happen.
Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business priorities
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including tendering and negotiation
Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams
Manage supplier performance, risk and commercial outcomes




Deliver value through cost optimisation, innovation and continuous improvement
Support capital projects and strategic procurement initiatives
Drive sustainable procurement outcomes and supplier innovation
Challenge existing ways of working and identify smarter solutions
About You
We're looking for someone who brings strong commercial thinking, excellent stakeholder skills and a passion for delivering results.
You may come from:
Procurement or category management
Engineering or maintenance environments
FMCG, manufacturing or industrial operations
Project procurement or strategic sourcing
You'll likely bring:
Experience in procurement, sourcing, category management or a related commercial role
Strong tender management and supplier negotiation skills
The ability to build credibility with technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent communication and influencing skills
A proactive, curious and collaborative approach
Why Asahi?
At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment.
We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate.
Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you'll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded.
If you're ready to toast your future, we're ready to meet you.
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📌 Regional Category Manager - Capex & Mro (Melbourne)
🏢 Asahi Beverages Group
📍 Melbourne