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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and category management, with a focus on delivering measurable savings and operational improvements. Strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, supplier relationship management, and project management within complex organizational structures.
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Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationsStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementSupplier Risk Management
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Hard Skills
Category ManagementCost OptimisationValue CreationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingContinuous ImprovementSupplier Performance ManagementLogistics Network OptimisationInternational Shipping KnowledgeFreight Forwarding
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship-BuildingInfluencing Skills
Industry Keywords
Procurement GovernanceSustainability InitiativesTransportation MarketsSupply Chain CategoriesLogistics Developments
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with Essity's business and supply chain objectives
- Lead strategic sourcing projects, competitive tender processes and supplier negotiations
- Drive cost optimisation, value creation, risk mitigation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships supporting service excellence, innovation and long-term value
- Partner with local, regional and global stakeholders to identify opportunities and align priorities
- Monitor market trends, logistics developments and supplier risks to support informed decision-making
- Support deployment of regional and global procurement strategies across Australasia
- Lead supplier performance management activities to ensure quality, service and operational excellence
- Contribute to logistics network optimisation and future logistics strategy initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management roles
- Proven track record of delivering measurable savings, value creation, operational improvements or risk reduction initiatives
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence across multiple levels of an organization
- Experience leading supplier negotiations, tender processes and supplier relationship management programs
- Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience operating successfully within a large or matrixed organisation
- Strong project management and continuous improvement capabilities
- Full and ongoing working rights as an Australian Citizen or permanent resident
- Exposure to logistics, transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding or supply chain categories
- Knowledge of international shipping, ocean freight and transportation markets
- Experience working across multiple countries within Asia and Australasia
- Exposure to supplier risk management, sustainability initiatives or procurement governance frameworks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary package
- Exposure to regional and global stakeholders
- Empowering leadership and career development opportunities
- Hybrid work opportunity
- Screen-Free Friday afternoons each month
- Springvale office with free on-site parking
- Working within a business committed to sustainability, innovation, and improving lives through better hygiene and health