Global Category Lead

The SunRice Group is an Australian ASX-listed branded food group, comprising multiple businesses, assets and operations across Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, the United States, The Pacific Islands and Asia. SunRice was built by the Australian rice industry over many decades, and today is one of Australia’s leading branded food exporters, with approximately 2,000 employees and operations in 11 countries. SunRice is a great place to work, providing a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.
The SunRice Group is a global FMCG business and one of Australia’s leading branded food exporters, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with its head office based in the Sydney CBD.
We have approximately 35 major brands and significant markets in the United States, the Pacific and the Middle East, as well as expanding markets across Europe and Asia. An Australian company with global impact,
innovation and a focus on our customers are key to our success. SunRice is a great place to work, providing a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.
About the role
Working with an incredible brand which is disruptive in the market - this is a position which will intellectually stimulate you. SunRice Groupʼs Procurement function is a critical enabler of our organisational mission. We ensure a secure, sustainable, and dependable flow of raw materials and services to support the companyʼs operations.
As the Global Category Lead for Contract Manufacturing, the role is pivotal in managing intricate supply chains associated with contract manufacturing sources on a global scale. You will be instrumental in driving cost savings, optimising processes, and contributing to the success of new product launches
**Your responsibilities will include**:
Develop and execute commercial category strategies by collaborating with key stakeholders & aligning with global business objectives to identify contract manufacturers & deliver a medium to long term view of the contract manufacturing supply base in line with NPD pipeline
Lead the process re-engineering efforts for global contract manufacturing sourcing and onboarding
Lead the contract negotiations and commercial terms with contract manufacturing vendors globally for a sustainable supply of Finished Goods
Managing supply risk through monitoring and acting against potential geo-political and market changes which could impact commercial terms and supply
Managing contract manufacturers involves intricate supply chains spanning different regions. Coordinating key stakeholders across operations, finance, and logistics in diverse locations.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with contract manufacturers globally is essential. Balancing cost considerations with long-term collaboration
About You
You are degree qualified in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or another related field. You also have:
8 + years procurement, supply chain or relevant experience in a related industry
Strong Knowledge of Category management including the principles and practices of category analysis, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship
Cost modelling experience & in-depth Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) understanding is essential.
Strong supplier management and negotiation skills to build long term relationships with suppliers and negotiate favourable terms.
Strong acumen and understanding of contract development and commercial terms essential.
Ability to analyse market trends, consumer behaviour, and industry dynamics to inform category strategies and make decisions.
In depth knowledge of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle management.
Understanding of ethical and sustainable practices and working collaboratively with sustainability teams to ensure responsible sourcing strategies
Experience within FMCG
All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.
SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.
All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.
SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.