Procurement Category Manager - Capital

Senior Procurement Manager

Townsville Office

About Wilmar

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing more than 2,400 people during peak and seasonal operations, with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia's largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables operates eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the country's largest sugarcane grower and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to influence commercial outcomes across one of Australia's largest manufacturing and renewable energy organisations.

Reporting to the Group Manager Procurement, you'll lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations and contract management activities that support major capital projects and engineering programs across the business. Working closely with Engineering and key operational stakeholders, you'll provide commercial expertise that delivers value for money, minimises risk and supports successful project delivery.

You'll influence procurement decisions from project planning through to supplier selection and contract execution while helping shape procurement strategies that strengthen supplier performance, governance and long-term business outcomes. (n.b. the internal position titleis Procurement Category Manager)

(If you enjoy negotiating a great deal almost as much as solving complex commercial challenges, you'll fit right in.)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, tendering and supplier selection across major capital projects and engineering services.
• Develop and implement procurement and category strategies that deliver commercial value and minimise business risk.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing and commercial contracts to achieve best-value outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support project success.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance and procurement governance.
• Analyse spend, identify cost-saving opportunities and provide commercial reporting and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, supplier performance and category management.

About You

You are a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing business decisions and delivering strategic procurement outcomes. You thrive in a collaborative environment where your commercial expertise makes a genuine difference.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce, Business, Finance, Law or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or commercial contract management.
• Strong commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management and contract management experience.
• Experience supporting capital projects, engineering procurement or complex commercial procurement activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes across all levels of the business.

Desirable

• Professional accreditation such as CIPS or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience within manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, heavy industry, utilities or renewable energy.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, procurement governance and risk management.
• Experience implementing category management strategies and procurement best practice.
• Knowledge of contemporary procurement systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to influence major capital investment and engineering projects across a leading Australian manufacturer.
• Diverse portfolio spanning manufacturing, agriculture, renewable energy and commercial operations.
• Professional development and genuine career growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package including 14.5% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, corporate discounts and additional employee benefits.

Our Recruitment Process

Applications are assessed independently and on their individual merits against the requirements of the advertised role.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be required to complete interviews, assessments, reference checks and verification of qualifications, licences and work rights. Successful candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete any role-specific pre-employment checks, which may include a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), a National Police Check and other compliance requirements.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Wilmar that align with your skills and experience.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities.

Ready to help shape procurement strategy across one of Australia's largest sugar and renewable energy businesses? Apply today.

Business unit Sugar Australia