Procurement Category Specialist - Ingredients & Concentrates

Who are we?

As a leading beverage manufacturer in the Oceania market, Frucor Suntory has a rich 60-year history, growing from a local juice company to a trans-Tasman beverage leader, known for its iconic range of drinks including V Energy and Suntory BOSS Coffee.

With our partners at Beam Suntory, we’re embarking on a new chapter of growth to become Suntory Oceania, a new multi-beverage powerhouse across Australia and New Zealand –underpinned by our diverse talent, market-leading brands, quality craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose.

With an inspiring growth trajectory ahead, there has never been a better time to join the Suntory family. From 2025 in Australia and 2026 in New Zealand, we will own local manufacturing, sales, and distribution for our full portfolio of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages. By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, we will offer a unique portfolio of over 40 market-leading brands – powered by two local manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians.

Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

Tho Opportunity

As procurement professionals we must have a clear understanding of the role we play in shaping the future. We will achieve this with a ‘customer centric’ focus, and through pursuing our strategic procurement goals of cost leadership, creating growth opportunity for our business- and the creation of a sustainable advantage through world class functional competency.

The purpose of the Category Specialist – Ingredients & Concentrates role is to contribute to and execute world class strategic sourcing events in support of the strategy for the raw materials category. Along with successfully developing and deploying the strategy to achieve maximum value from the category, ultimately providing world class vendor relationship and supply network performance management.

What's in your toolkit?

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

• 5+ Years prior experience in procurement and strategic sourcing
• Confidence with the ability to think on your feet and simplify complex messages
• Robust negotiation skills and experience in contract management
• An analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• A growth mindset with problem solving abilities and strategic thinking
• Robust stakeholder management and communication skills (Written/Verbal)
• Intellectual curiosity, complimented with the courage to challenge and question for a better outcome
• Experience in fruit sourcing or grower knowledge (Desirable)

Unleash your Spirit with Suntory Oceania

Working in the Suntory Group family isn't a job, it's a career. We’re incredibly proud of our vibrant and diverse culture and our people, who set us apart from the rest. As part of the Suntory Group, our learning and development opportunities are hard to beat, and our career pathways have global reach.

In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer flexible working arrangements, 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.

When we’re not in market with our customers or working flexibly from home, you can find us at our modern offices in Wiri, Manukau, with onsite parking and complimentary fridges stocked full of our iconic beverages to keep you energised (BOSS Coffee or ‘V’ anyone?)!

How to Apply

At Suntory we recognise that all life experiences equate to innovation. We welcome people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, ages, life stages, all sexualities and all genders to apply to join the Suntory family.

Being involved in a transformational journey of this size don’t come along very often, so if you’re looking for your career-defining role, click apply to submit your CV. Applications close end of day Thursday 9th May 2024.

If you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process to enable you to put your best foot forward, please don’t hesitate to let us know.