Category Specialist

Welcome to Suntory Oceania | Nau mai ki Suntory Oceania

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 Aotearoa.

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.

What is the opportunity? | He aha te kōwhiringa?

We are looking for a Category Specialist to join our Procurement team and support the development and execution of category and sourcing strategies across warehousing, transport, freight, and logistics services.

Reporting to the Warehousing & Logistics Category Manager, you will play a key role in delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimisation—while supporting a resilient, ethical, and high‑performing logistics supply network across Suntory Oceania.

This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, regional collaboration, and the opportunity to build deep category expertise within a large-scale FMCG environment.

This is an 18 month fixed term contract.

About you | Nō hea koe

You’re a commercially minded procurement professional with experience in logistics or supply chain categories. You enjoy working collaboratively across teams, building strong supplier relationships, and using data and market insight to drive better outcomes.

Key capabilities we’re looking for include:

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain (logistics or FMCG preferred)
• Understanding of logistics, freight, warehousing, or transport markets and suppliers
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Ability to identify cost savings and value creation opportunities
• Confidence working with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and H&S
• Analytical skills with experience using procurement systems (e.g. SAP, eSourcing tools)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

If you’re not an expert in all of these areas, don’t worry. A key part of what we look for is how you align to our values and how your unique skills and experience can add value to our team.

What’s in it for you? I He aha te mea e whiwhi ai koe?

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world  
• Flexible working – flexible hours and hybrid working
• Free parking on site
• We are committed to giving back to our communities so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.