Procurement Category Specialist

Who are we?

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity:

As a Procurement Category Specialist for raw materials, you will support category strategy execution, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimisation across key materials. You’ll collaborate with global and regional teams, ensuring the successful implementation of sourcing strategies while optimizing value and managing risks.

Key Responisbilities:

• Develop and execute raw material category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, fostering continuous performance improvement and collaboration.
• Negotiate and administer contracts to ensure commercial and legal compliance.
• Identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing.
• Monitor market trends, manage risks, and implement contingency plans.
• Analyse data to support decision-making and ensure supply chain efficiency.

Where do you fit in?

To enable you to hit the ground running in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in food technology, business, supply chain management, or a related field. Alternatively, experience in FMCG raw materials quality management and an openness to transition into procurement.
• 5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, particularly in direct categories.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• An analytical mindset and proficiency in procurement software (SAP, eSourcing).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Raw material industry knowledge, particularly in FMCG. (Highly Desirable)

Unleash Your Spirit!

As Suntorians we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. Come be part of the Suntory family and Unleash Your Spirit.

In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer a competitive remuneration package and an industry leading parental leave policy. This position is a critical part of our Procurement team so has plenty of scope for professional development with the opportunity to learn from, and work with, top leaders across the Oceania, regional and global business.

We want our interview process to be as inclusive as possible. If you require any adjustments as part of the process, do not hesitate to let us know.