Procurement Category Manager

Vinarchy - Redefining wine

Established in 2025 through the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy unites two of the world’s leading wine houses to create a singular, global powerhouse.

Producing from grape to glass across Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, our global reach is matched by the expertise of our worldwide team.

Our portfolio features revered international names — Jacob’s Creek, Hardys and Campo Viejo — alongside standout growth brands including Grant Burge Wines, Stoneleigh, Jam Shed, Brancott Estate, Mud House, St Hugo, St Hallett and Petaluma. We also champion rising category drivers such as Croser, Tatachilla, Greasy Fingers, Cupio, Tapabrava, Castillo de Ibiza, J‑Harden and Dolly Wines, while fine wine icons Ysios, Church Road and Bay of Fires showcase exceptional craftsmanship.

Vinarchy is globally influential, quality‑led and shaping the future of the wine category

About the role

Vinarchy is seeking a strong Category Manager to lead the optimisation of our direct spend portfolio — delivering cost efficiency, supply certainty and long‑term commercial value. You will shape and execute category strategies, strengthen critical supplier relationships and drive sourcing and cost‑optimisation initiatives that support operational priorities and business goals.

Your expertise will uphold our standards of quality, performance and compliance. Reporting to the Procurement Manager ANZ, you will collaborate closely with Production, Operations, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain to deliver disciplined commercial outcomes and support high‑quality execution across the business. This is a full‑time, permanent role based in Adelaide, offering hybrid working.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver category strategies informed by market insight and long‑term sourcing plans

• Lead sourcing activities including RFPs, supplier evaluations, benchmarking, negotiations and contracts

• Manage key suppliers to strengthen performance, compliance, innovation and continuous improvement

• Support NPD and EPD through early supplier engagement, cost modelling and material readiness

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and Finance on production needs, budgets and spend analytics

• Identify and mitigate category risks while maintaining governance and responsible sourcing standards

• Drive cost optimisation through value engineering, packaging improvements and commercial initiative

What You'll Bring

We’re seeking a capable, driven Category Manager with strong commercial, analytical and collaboration capability.

• 5+ years in procurement, category management or packaging (FMCG/wine/beverage preferred)

• Strength in supplier management, negotiation and RFX processes

• Strong analytical skills (spend analysis, forecasting, data‑driven decisions)

• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration

• Advanced Excel and ERP/procurement systems experience

• Business‑related degree, flexibility for occasional out‑of‑hours work and travel

• Current driver’s licence and a proactive, growth‑oriented approach

Why join us

• Annual wine allowance and exclusive staff specials

• Extra leave: Loyalty Leave and your Vinarchy Anniversary Day

• Paid Parental Leave

• Access to premium online learning

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual flu vaccinations

• Discounts with national retailers

Ready to Redefine Your Future?

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At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role‑appropriate pre‑employment screening. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

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