East Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3002
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Permanent
Looking for a role where you can influence supply chain strategy, lead high-value sourcing initiatives, and drive meaningful commercial outcomes?
We're looking for a Category Manager – Logistics to lead logistics procurement across Australia and New Zealand. This is a strategically important role overseeing a high value logistics spend portfolio, with responsibility for shaping category strategy, leading complex sourcing activities, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to deliver long-term value.
This role would suit someone who combines strong commercial acumen with deep logistics expertise and enjoys operating at the intersection of procurement, supply chain and business strategy.
What’s on offer
Own a high-profile logistics category with significant commercial impact across Australia and New Zealand.
Lead strategic sourcing and category planning initiatives that influence IXOM's broader supply chain strategy.
Partner with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal and Commercial teams.
Hybrid working model with three days in our Melbourne Head Office.
Join a collaborative procurement team with strong operational expertise.
About your role
You'll take ownership of the logistics category strategy, leading sourcing activities across road transport, warehousing, bulk logistics and storage solutions. You'll manage a portfolio of more than 20 contracts while developing category plans that drive value, strengthen supplier partnerships and support business growth.
Working closely with supply chain, commercial and product teams, you'll lead multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, negotiate complex agreements and provide strategic guidance on logistics market dynamics, cost drivers and commercial opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year logistics category strategies across freight, transport, warehousing and network services.
Lead high-value sourcing initiatives, tenders and contract negotiations.
Manage strategic supplier relationships and governance frameworks.
Drive commercial outcomes through cost optimisation, risk mitigation and value delivery initiatives.
Partner with stakeholders to deliver procurement strategies that support business priorities and customer outcomes.
Monitor market trends, capacity constraints and pricing dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
Support procurement excellence through improved governance, contract management and analytical insights.
Who are we looking for?
Experience in category management, strategic sourcing or procurement within logistics, transport, warehousing or supply chain environments.
Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience managing complex contracts and supplier relationships.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing category strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Strong analytical capability, including cost modelling, spend analysis and evaluation of market opportunities.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and competing stakeholder priorities simultaneously.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels of the business.
Highly regarded:
Experience with bulk liquids, dangerous goods logistics, transport sourcing or storage and terminal operations.
Experience in chemicals, mining, fertiliser, manufacturing or other heavy industrial sectors.
Exposure to 3PL/4PL models, logistics transformation or network optimisation projects.
Benefits at IXOM
Competitive salary aligned to market and experience
Stable, full‑time role within a global organisation
Structured onboarding and transition support
Clear internal career pathways
Flexible working arrangements where possible
Health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
An inclusive, collaborative and values‑driven culture
About IXOM
IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, helping industries, businesses, and local communities thrive.
Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few).
To Apply
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Process
At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.
Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
