Lead the sourcing and commercial management of critical raw materials for Orora’s glass manufacturing operations
Develop and deliver the Direct Materials category strategy to optimise cost, manage supply risk and increase recycled content
Lead end-to-end sourcing including market analysis, tendering, negotiation and contract management across key raw materials
Manage supplier performance and relationships to ensure security of supply and alignment to ESG objectives
Monitor market and regulatory developments and adjust strategy to mitigate risk and capture opportunities
Partner with Operations, Sustainability, Finance and Legal to support net-zero and circular economy goals
Act as the category subject matter expert, supporting senior stakeholder and government engagement where required

Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement/category management within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Business, Sustainability or related
highly regarded
Strong understanding of raw materials markets, ideally within waste, recycling, or cullet
Proven ability to develop and execute commercial strategies aligned to sustainability and decarbonisation objectives
Strong negotiation and supplier management capability, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset that anticipates risk and challenges conventional approaches
Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, regulators and government bodies

Category Manager – Direct Materials

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