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Regional Category Manager - Utilities & Freight
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Help drive our route to market and sustainability agenda in a key thought leadership role. Hybrid working, great benefits, big impact.
Job No: 503621
Location: Melbourne
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Shape and deliver Asahi Beverages’ supply chain and sustainability strategies
Hybrid working – Three days/week in state-of-the-art new Southbank office
Access to great employee benefits and product perks
Your Impact
You’ll lead category strategy across Utilities & Freight, driving sourcing decisions that deliver our carbon emission reduction commitments. You’ll optimise cost, performance and sustainability outcomes, while introducing smarter ways of working across Procurement & Sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a category management framework
Partner with stakeholders to create sourcing and category strategies
Deliver forecast benefits and unlock ongoing productivity
Challenge current processes to improve efficiency and performance
Identify continuous improvement opportunities across sourcing systems
Lead negotiations and full end‑to‑end sourcing activity
Support or lead SRM implementation to enhance supplier performance
About You
You’re an experienced Procurement or Sourcing professional with success in large manufacturing, FMCG or facilities management environments. You build strong supplier partnerships, influence confidently, and deliver commercial results.
You’ll bring:
Strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills
Analytical, problem‑solving mindset
Understanding of change management
Experience working with SAP Ariba supply chain tools (advantageous)
Why Asahi?
At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.
We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants
Advertised: 01 April 2026 AEST
Applications close: 18 April 2026 AEST
Help drive our route to market and sustainability agenda in a key thought leadership role. Hybrid working, great benefits, big impact.
Job No: 503621
Location: Melbourne
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Shape and deliver Asahi Beverages’ supply chain and sustainability strategies
Hybrid working – Three days/week in state-of-the-art new Southbank office
Access to great employee benefits and product perks
Your Impact
You’ll lead category strategy across Utilities & Freight, driving sourcing decisions that deliver our carbon emission reduction commitments. You’ll optimise cost, performance and sustainability outcomes, while introducing smarter ways of working across Procurement & Sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a category management framework
Partner with stakeholders to create sourcing and category strategies
Deliver forecast benefits and unlock ongoing productivity
Challenge current processes to improve efficiency and performance
Identify continuous improvement opportunities across sourcing systems
Lead negotiations and full end‑to‑end sourcing activity
Support or lead SRM implementation to enhance supplier performance
About You
You’re an experienced Procurement or Sourcing professional with success in large manufacturing, FMCG or facilities management environments. You build strong supplier partnerships, influence confidently, and deliver commercial results.
You’ll bring:
Strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills
Analytical, problem‑solving mindset
Understanding of change management
Experience working with SAP Ariba supply chain tools (advantageous)
Why Asahi?
At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.
We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants
Advertised: 01 April 2026 AEST
Applications close: 18 April 2026 AEST
