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About the Role

As the Category Manager Packaging & Sustainability, you will collaborate on developing and leading the category strategy, drive process improvement initiatives across Australia and New Zealand, and act as a point of escalation for operational matters. We are looking for an ambitious, confident, entrepreneurial, and high-spirited Sustainability & Procurement professional with a strength for data processing, optimization, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and align the packaging supplier network and Category Strategy across Australia and New Zealand.
Create ongoing data analysis and category reviews to drive strategic performance and achieve ambitious targets.
Support in providing procurement advice, price updates, reporting, invoice approval, replenishment, compliance, and tenders.
Work closely with suppliers to build strong long-term relationships and execute contracts.
Project manage and coordinate the preparation of all Non-Financial Reporting and monthly GHG scope data for the ANZ market.
Drive local sustainability optimization projects, including energy efficiency, renewable energy transition, and packaging innovation.
Facilitate required Scope 3 carbon reduction initiatives and act as the local point of contact for all regional sustainability work.

Requirements

3+ years of strategic procurement, sustainability, supply chain, or commercial consulting experience (ideally in food/FMCG).
Experience in the packaging arena, including material specifications, supplier markets, and running regional tenders.
Quantitative and analytical expertise, with a solid comfort level using Excel.
Proactive, flexible, and assertive, with a strong ability to take ownership of your work.
Highly organized and able to prioritize your workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Entrepreneurial, driven by a sense of urgency, and capable of making things happen.
Comfortable with travel requirements of up to 10% of your time.

Skills

Data processing
Optimization
Reporting
Foundational sustainability concepts (GHG Protocol, LCA, Triple Bottom Line)
ANZ framework drivers (APCO/NZ Packaging Forum)
Packaging material specifications
Supplier markets
Running regional tenders
Excel

Location

Chippendale, Sydney

Work Type

Hybrid
Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Economics, or Procurement (or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
Egoless environment
Constant learning with room for personal growth
Free access to Headspace
Internal learning & development
A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz
Employee benefits

About the Company

Leading global food technology company