Category Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Opal.

Opal.

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Discover Opal

As part of the Nippon Paper Group, Opal is one of Australasia's leading packaging and paper companies and we employ more than 4,000 team members across our operations.

We manufacture goods that you see, touch and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.

We stand for innovation, smart solutions and sustainability and this is an exciting time to join us as we build our own unique culture fuelled by confidence, energy and passion.

Discover the Opportunity

The role of the Category Manager - Maintenance Services is to develop and execute best in class procurement processes to drive effective sourcing strategies and contract management aligned with the Opal Group strategic priorities and business needs.

This position will be based at our Burnley Head Office and require occasional travel to manufacturing sites across Australia with a focus on our Maryvale Paper Mill and Wodonga manufacturing site.

The role will include;

Conduct strategic sourcing projects and negotiations for assigned categories.
Lead RFI and RFP process including negotiation for Major Shut activities, management of Major Shut Contractors throughout the shutdown and attendance at Major Shut meetings.
Manage supply base and stakeholders of existing agreements.
Develop best in class preferred supplier shortlists for assigned categories.
Sourcing and management of other categories as required
Manage spend compliance and leakage reporting.
Establish and maintain strong and efficient communication networks throughout ANZ regional businesses.

Discover Yourself
This really is a diverse role requiring someone who is energetic, self-driven and super keen to get involved in anything and everything Of course, you will also have some critical skills & experience such as;