Category Specialist

Let’s create a more sociable future together

At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!

• Bring your passion and feel the energy.
• Utilise your category management/sourcing experience to implement commercial strategies.
• Sydney or Melbourne based.

Group Procurement enables our business by procuring all our Non-Trade Goods and Services.  

As a member of the Category Management Team, the Category Specialist supports the Category Manager to execute category portfolio strategies. 

In this role you will also lead the end to end category management process for defined sub categories, leading the development of categories and strategic sourcing strategies, end-to-end contract lifecycle management, cost optimisation, partnering with business functions to drive procurement policy and compliance and championing Endeavour’s ESG ambitions.

This opportunity has a strong preference for Packing and Consumables experience.

Sound good? Read on.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

• Support the Category Manager to execute category portfolio strategies, and lead the end-to-end category management process for defined sub categories. This includes the development of category and sourcing strategies, RFXs, contract negotiations, contract management plans and supplier relationship / performance management and reporting in line with SRM/SPM plans.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide guidance on procurement decisions.
• Conduct market research and data analysis to identify emerging trends, potential risks, and opportunities for optimisation via spend analysis and tail spend management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor and report upon supplier performance and compliance with contractual agreements, addressing any issues or discrepancies as needed.
• Champion sustainable procurement practices, ensuring that environmental and social considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.
• Influencing and mobilising stakeholders to deliver impactful change through clear communications and presentation
• Promote and drive a comprehensive understanding of the Procurement Policy and its associated processes.
• Representing the EDG Category Management Team.

Now let’s talk about you: 

• At least 3 years category management/sourcing experience with proven abilities to develop and implement commercial strategies.
• Strong knowledge of procurement good practices, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated track record of driving results and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proven capability to operate in, and support, a fast paced procurement environment requiring excellent time and work prioritisation skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong Coupa experience is desirable

The benefits are good too! 

• We offer hybrid ways of working
• An exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubs
• Your health and wellbeing is your most important asset, and as one of our valued team members, it’s our first priority. You will have a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big.

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll.  

We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.

Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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