Senior Manager, Global Timber Procurement – AMETA

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

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At CHEP, we move millions of pallets, crates and containers through supply chains every day. As a global leader in sustainable logistics, we're continuing to invest in automation, technology and operational excellence across our network.

At CHEP, timber is at the heart of what we do, and this role provides the opportunity to influence how we source it across one of our most diverse regions.

As Senior Procurement Manager, Timber AMETA, you will lead a significant regional procurement category across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Based in Sydney, you’ll join our global Blue Forest team and play a key role in evolving how we source timber, balancing commercial performance, security of supply, sustainability and the long-term needs of our business.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a large and strategically important category, lead and develop a small team, and work with senior stakeholders and suppliers across multiple markets while contributing to the continued transformation of our global procurement approach.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the regional sourcing strategy for timber across AMETA, translating our global Blue Forest strategy into practical solutions that respond to the needs and challenges of individual markets.

• Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships, including commercial negotiations, contracts, supplier performance and identifying and developing new sources of supply.

• Build a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost improvement, manage risk and deliver regional Opex and Capex targets.

• Balance today's commercial priorities with longer-term supply planning, working across Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and Sustainability to understand future timber requirements and mitigate supply risk.

• Lead, coach and develop two procurement team members based across Australia and South Africa, building capability and supporting the adoption of new procurement approaches across the region.

• Help deliver our sustainability ambitions through our supply network, identifying opportunities that support forest restoration, regeneration and conservation alongside our commercial objectives.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Strong direct procurement experience within a manufacturing or technical product environment.

• Experience sourcing timber, forestry, building or construction materials, packaging or similar products would be highly regarded.

• Strong commercial capability across supplier negotiations, contracts, cost modelling and supplier development. 

• Ability to balance immediate commercial delivery with longer-term strategic thinking and supply risk.

• Strong relationship and influencing skills, working effectively with suppliers, operational teams and senior stakeholders.

• A hands-on and curious mindset, with the ability to understand manufacturing processes, technical cost drivers and develop new sources of supply across the region.

Why join CHEP?

This is more than an opportunity to manage a procurement category. Timber represents one of the most strategically important areas of procurement for our global business, and you’ll have the opportunity to influence how we source it for the future.

You’ll join our global Procurement Team, working across diverse markets where commercial performance, security of supply and sustainability are closely connected. You’ll have the opportunity to shape regional strategy, develop supplier partnerships, build capability within your team and contribute to a global procurement transformation that is still evolving.

If you enjoy getting close to the products you source, understanding what drives cost and supply, building long-term supplier partnerships and solving complex commercial challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

 
Our Commitment to Diversity

CHEP Australia is a welcoming and inclusive workplace where women thrive in hands-on roles. We actively encourage applications from women and people of all backgrounds. You’ll be joining a team that values respect, support, and collaboration.

We know that talent comes in many forms. CHEP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and neurodivergent individuals. We are committed to creating a workplace where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel valued for their unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Whether that's extra time, alternative interview formats, or other support, we're happy to work with you to ensure an accessible and positive experience.

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