Procurement Category Manager - Indirect
Job Description
Enrich Your Everyday
Vinarchy - Redefining wine.
Vinarchy is a global wine leader combining decades of heritage, expertise and innovation. With production spanning Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and teams across nearly every continent, we manage the full wine supply chain from grape to glass and are redefining what a modern wine company can be.
Our portfolio features globally recognised brands such as Jacob’s Creek, Hardys and Campo Viejo, alongside high‑growth labels including Grant Burge Wines, Stoneleigh, Jam Shed, Brancott Estate, Mud House, St Hugo, St Hallett and Petaluma.
Innovative, ambitious and forward‑thinking, Vinarchy is committed to leading and shaping the future of the global wine industry.
About the Role
The Procurement Category Manager (Indirect) delivers category strategies across Vinarchy’s indirect spend, managing key suppliers, leading sourcing activity, and driving cost optimisation aligned with business needs. The role ensures reliable supply, strong service, quality outcomes, and competitive costs while maintaining compliance and fostering innovation. It manages demand and total cost of ownership through CLM systems, spend analytics, and digital tools, and works closely with teams to align solutions, monitor supplier performance, mitigate risks, and uphold governance, ESG standards, and responsible sourcing, including modern slavery compliance.
Other Responsibilities Include
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Oversight and coordination of contracts valued at approximately $100M AUD
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Lead sourcing and supplier management across key indirect spend categories
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Develop and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned to business priorities
- Drive value creation across cost, service, innovation, sustainability, and risk
- Prepare and manage end‑to‑end procurement activities, including RFX, tenders, evaluations, and negotiations
- Build strong vendor relationships to enhance category performance and secure favourable commercial outcomes
About You
You will bring sharp commercial instincts, a strategic mindset, and strong analytical capability, supported by confidence in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience using category management tools for data analysis and reporting. You communicate clearly, negotiate effectively, and build strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners.
Your background includes procurement, category management, or broader commercial roles, with hands‑on experience in contract negotiation, RFX and tender processes, and supplier management.
Why Join Us?
Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.
You’ll also have access to:
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Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
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Paid Parental Leave, Loyalty Leave and Anniversary Day off ... and much more!!
Ready to redefine your future? APPLY TODAY!