Category Lead Job at Aurizon (Brisbane)

Design Manager - Category Lead

At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief — that intellige...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Joseph Joseph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An undergraduate (or master’s) degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Significant product development experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex consumer goods from concept to manufacture
Demonstrable category-leadership skills: strategic thinking, roadmap planning and the ability to drive innovation
Experience managing, mentoring and developing design professionals, with the agility to support recruitment and handover processes
Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills, able to present ideas clearly to senior teams
Sound understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes, ideally with factory experience in the Far East
Proficiency in design applications such as Adobe CS and SolidWorks
A creative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to challenge conventional thinking while keeping ideas commercial

Job Responsibility

Set and execute the vision for Cookshop, Cookware and Cleaning & Organisation, identifying opportunities to innovate and grow each category
Develop and maintain category road-maps in line with seasonal critical paths and commercial objectives and build inherent category value
Accountable for multiple, fast-paced complex projects launching into a global marketplace
Resolve design details and drive development forward, ensuring on-time launches against tight timelines
Liaise directly with packaging designers and manufacturing suppliers to manage prototypes, samples and quality checks
Line-manage the existing Cookshop & Cookware designer, providing coaching, feedback and performance management
Mentor junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Work with in-house and external designers, engineers and commercial teams to align on requirements, budgets and margin targets
Assess technical development issues, define scope for resolution, communicate options, and drive issues to closure
Ensure all projects remain within agreed budgets and product costs align with margin targets

What we offer

Competitive salary and holiday allowance
Company performance related bonus
A pension contribution
An exclusive staff discount
24/7 healthcare appointment support
Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
External private employee wellbeing support
Access to Perkbox
Volunteer days
Team Recognition scheme

Fulltime

Global Procurement Senior Director - Development Business Partner Lead

In this vital role you will serve as the Business Partner Lead for Global Develo...

Location

United States

Salary:

219569.00 - 254532.00 USD / Year

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 5 years of procurement, category management, research and development, or related experience
Master’s degree and 9 years of procurement, category management, research and development, or related experience
Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of procurement, category management, research and development, or related experience
At least 5 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources

Job Responsibility

Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the Global Development organization, offering expert insights into market trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices for R&D strategies
Forge strategic, high-impact partnerships with key partners across Global Development, ensuring alignment between business priorities and Category strategies
Leverage market intelligence to craft business strategies that seamlessly connect with Development category objectives
Work strategically with the supply base to drive supplier-enabled innovation that supports and enhances business partner objectives
Provide R&D Procurement expertise to catalyze business development, operational innovation, and other high-value initiatives
Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to generate, capture, and recognize value across the Clinical Trial pipeline. Influence budgetary decisions and profit-and-loss outcomes to increase impact
Promote the adoption of Procurement-led and business-aligned critical initiatives, ensuring integration across stakeholders, end users, suppliers, and strategic partners
Bridge the gap between procurement performance and business objectives by driving the implementation of relevant initiatives developed by Category Leads

What we offer

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Fulltime

CSP & Marketing Senior Manager

The Customer Strategy and Planning (CSP) & Marketing Senior Manager is responsib...

Location

Czechia; Slovakia , Hlavní město Praha; Bratislava

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

FMCG Marketing and CSP background with 10 years experience in leading categories and projects
Strong business acumen, customer and consumer orientation, and customer & channel P&L understanding
Excellence in NRM and a data-driven mindset
Experience in category growth management
Ability to connect the dots and see the big picture
strong influencing skills internally and externally
Cross-functional experience from different functions
Positive growth mindset
passion for leading teams and developing talents
team player

Job Responsibility

Lead and execute the full marketing plan, ensuring an effective media channel mix and investment model
Own the category’s annual activity calendar
Allocate Underlying Sales Growth (USG) targets and investments to deliver category strategy by customer and channel
Define budgets by channel and customer to deliver PBO (Profit Before Overheads) targets
Deliver business wins in strategic cells
Own the country-level portfolio strategy, including channel execution
Deploy strategically aligned commercial plans in the market with Customer Business Development (CBD), including Shopper/Digital Marketing
Lead category development projects with major customers
Own the full Net Revenue Management (NRM) agenda for the category (Pricing, Promo, and Mix)
Own localized Category Growth Stories (CGS) down to channel and customer level

What we offer

Annual performance bonus
Company car or car allowance
Investment/savings plan

Fulltime

Category Manager III

Airswift is looking for a Category Manager in Denver, CO or Houston, TX for a 6-...

Location

United States , Denver, CO or Houston, TX

Salary:

Not provided

Airswift Sweden

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business, Engineering/technical discipline or equivalent
MBA Preferred, not required
Multiple years of relevant PSCM experience supporting Midstream or Upstream Operations preferred
Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Skilled at leading through complexity, executing projects in multi-stakeholder, multi-discipline, multi-cultural environments
Skilled at category strategy development & application, demand management, sourcing, supply chain risk management, contract execution and management
Working knowledge of systems such as Open Invoice, Ariba and SAP and software tools such as Excel, Access, etc.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across multiple disciplines, cultures and geographies
Experience in programming and understanding micro and macro economics impact on oil field categories is preferred

Job Responsibility

Support the Midstream & Facilities Category Lead in delivering PSCM services and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure that the company and PSCM standards, processes and operating systems are implemented in all PSCM activities
Deep understanding and experience of executing category management plans, including contracting and the implementation of complex and long-term agreements
Develops and implements category management and contracting plans
Leads strategic sourcing of delegated categories
Identifies PSCM risks and ensures mitigation strategies and plans are developed and implemented
Undertakes due diligence in mitigating all external supply risk in contract execution
Implements robust cost management and rigorous contract management controls
Leads communication related to PSCM with the key stakeholders
Build and manage relationships with local suppliers, driving continuous improvement, improving safety performance and reducing operational risk

Senior National Account Manager

As the Senior National Account Manager you will be tasked with driving the full ...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

PT Executive

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience in Leading Own Label Customer Accounts within the FMCG across one or more of the Top 4 Grocers
Category Led perspective
Strong Relationship skills

Job Responsibility

Lead Contact for 2 Category/Product areas across 2 leading Customers
Ability to Network & Influence throughout the Retail Matrix Space (Supply, Marketing, Finance etc)
Full P&L visibility not just at gross margin level but at ‘Contribution to Profit’ level
Naturally confident in dealing with peers and cross functional colleagues, as well as dealing with the Executive Board members internally and Senior Management externally
Ability to be able to reason and rationalise complex business scenarios
Application of Category Management and the practical approach and actions
Negotiate annual Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
Drive distribution of existing and new products
Manage product mix to maximise margin
Manage effective communication of NPD & Category Solutions

What we offer

Attractive Salary & Benefits

Fulltime

New

Strategic Merchandising Manager

The Strategic Merchandising Manager leads the creation and execution of merchand...

Location

Canada , Toronto; Ottawa; Calgary

Salary:

94000.00 - 125000.00 CAD / Year

Fullscript

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience
3+ years of direct experience within site merchandising, retail or a related field
Experience in the nutritional supplements industry is an asset
Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and build executable plans
Strong analytical skills, financial acumen and proficiency with Excel or Sheets
Experience with BI tools (Looker) an asset
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to multitask and time-manage to deliver across a variety of priorities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with high adaptability to change and a bias for action

Job Responsibility

Maintain a deep understanding of assigned product categories through market research, site experience analysis, performance analysis and cross-functional insights
Conduct category strategy reviews to identify opportunities and tactics to achieve customer, sales and margin targets across assortment, promotion and experience levers
Monitor performance of assigned categories vs plans. Identify and lead execution of actions to meet or exceed targets
Lead analysis and / or planning for Merch for strategic initiatives or meetings
Own assortment selection for assigned categories to capitalize on identified market opportunities and realize financial targets
Analyze item performance and apply strategy and assortment guardrails to identify category assortments
Lead assortment review process and execution of new assortment, collaborating with cross-functional partners
Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate financial impacts of assortment plans
Identify category-specific master data requirements and lead data cleansing
Create and maintain category-specific content for website features, either directly or partnering with internal teams and / or suppliers (content pages, navigation, etc.)

What we offer

Competitive Total Rewards offerings
RRSP plan & matching (within Canada)
401(k) savings plan & matching (within US)
Customizable Health Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off program
Discounts on Fullscript catalog of products for self, family & friends
Training allowance and company-wide learning initiatives

Fulltime

Global Category Associate Director- Data Analytics and AI Platforms

We are seeking an individual who thrives in ambiguity, capable of driving catego...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba, as well as ERP systems and advanced analytics tools to support decision-making and process automation
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment
Experience managing analytics and AI/ML software procurement
Understanding of cloud data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/Azure/Google AI)
Strong analytical skills with ability to assess large data sets and supplier performance
Doctorate degree and 14 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial experience OR Master’s degree and 15 to 17 years & above experience of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 17-18 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial experience
And 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, or programs.

Job Responsibility

Lead and evolve the category strategy for Data Analytics and AI Platforms, enabling Amgen to leverage data-driven insights across R&D, Commercial, Operations and G&A functions
Partner with Digital, Data Science, and IT leaders to standardize platforms such as data lakes, analytics, and AI/ML environments
Evaluate emerging suppliers in data, AI, and predictive analytics to incorporate innovation responsibly
Design contracts balancing access to innovation with compliance, governance, and cost efficiency
Develop multi-year sourcing roadmaps to ensure data and AI platforms meet enterprise growth and compliance needs
Provide strategic oversight as the global lead for Software category and sourcing, ensuring alignment between category strategies and Amgen’s evolving business needs
Act as a trusted advisor to ensure that procurement initiatives are aligned with broader organizational objectives
Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders
Ensure that all Software procurement activities are managed in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to maintain oversight of risk mitigation strategies

Strategic Sourcing Technology Sub Category Lead

As a Strategic Sourcing Technology Sub-Category Lead at Block, you will lead tra...

Location

United States , Bay Area

Salary:

123400.00 - 223100.00 USD / Year

Block

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 10+ years of strategic procurement or supplier management experience
in a high-growth technology environment preferred
At least 5+ years in a Technology Category management position
Experience leading large-scale software optimization initiatives, such as app rationalization and license optimization
Proven track record of achieving strong year-over-year savings, expertise in contract negotiations, and delivering measurable, valuable results aligned with organizational KPIs
Expertise in leveraging data and financial models to shape negotiation tactics, performance measurement, and sourcing ROI
Expertise in building sourcing strategies that tie directly to business goals, with a focus on TCO, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Ability to successfully navigate in unstructured and fast paced environments while garnering trust with internal customers
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Legal, and Engineering at senior levels

Job Responsibility

Lead category-level strategic planning efforts at Block through: Heavy focus on sourcing (via best class sourcing methodologies) Contract negotiation, Risk mitigation, Ongoing management and performance of supplier relationships
Drive adoption of external best practices, leveraging market intelligence, your network, and internal data to evolve Block's sourcing posture
Advance Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs with Tier 1 vendors to ensure governance, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement
Establish partnerships with important senior business partners aimed at identifying, understanding and supporting their roadmap
Own and execute high-stakes negotiations in collaboration with business partners(e.g., ELAs, cloud commitments, license agreements), using advanced levers like benchmarking, financial modeling, and usage forecasting
Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs without compromising supply assurance or quality
Lead end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, including selection, onboarding, performance optimization, and offboarding, with a focus on risk mitigation and value creation
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with SOX, TPRM, and audit requirements, integrating sourcing processes into the broader risk and governance framework
Mentor and support junior sourcing team members, sharing knowledge and helping build a culture of inclusion, and continuous improvement
Contribute to team and org-wide sourcing capability, sharing negotiation tactics, commercial frameworks, and best-in-class sourcing methodologies

What we offer

Remote work
medical insurance
flexible time off
retirement savings plans
modern family planning

Fulltime

Category Lead

Aurizon

Location:
Australia , Brisbane

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Expiration:
January 26, 2026

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