Category Manager - Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, AU
What did you have for breakfast today? Whether it’s the flour in your toast or the grain in your cereal, it’s highly likely that GrainCorp helped get it onto your plate! As we find new ways to connect rural communities with food, animal feed and industrial customers around the world, we are proud to say we’re leading the way in sustainable agriculture.
About the role
GrainCorp is currently seeking a Category Manager - Maintenance, Repairs, and Operations (MRO) to join our Procurement team. In this critical role, you will develop and deliver the MRO procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with GrainCorp’s broader business goals. You will be responsible for driving sustainable sourcing initiatives, optimizing procurement processes, and managing supplier relationships to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements. this role can be based at our offices in either Queensland, Victoria or Sydney. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading MRO category procurement strategies aligned with business needs and sustainability goals
- Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to support business requirements and ensure successful project outcomes
- Managing procurement for Maintenance, Repairs, and Operations, leveraging best practices and process improvements
- Managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and performance to drive continuous improvement and cost reductions
- Implementing responsible sourcing strategies that meet environmental and ethical standards
About your experience
Candidates will have prior experience in a Category Manager role, ideally with a Maintenance and Operations focused portfolio. Candidates will also display:
- Strong experience in MRO processes and best practices
- Demonstrated experience in procurement category management
- Experience with responsible sourcing and driving sustainability initiatives within procurement
- Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to deliver results
Ready to apply? / How do you apply?
The next steps are easy! Simply submit your application and one of our team will reach out for a chat to discuss your background in more detail. We are looking forward to speaking to you.
Please note that travel to regional sites is required in this role
Progressed candidates will be required to provide proof of working rights and suitable professional referees. A valid drivers licence is also required