Category Manager - Indirects

• Fun, rewarding, people first culture!
• Signature career development & leadership program
• Flexible working environment

Did someone say KFC?

KFC is about more than just our finger-lickin’ good chicken! Our people are our number one priority, and we strive to enable every person in our business to be their best self, make a difference and have fun!

As our Category Manager - Indirects, you'll initially be responsible for our delivery category, working with our amazing delivery vendors that deliver fresh Kentucky Fried Chicken right to our customer doors! You'll also have the opportunity to be exposed to other categories, supporting our Senior Supply Chain Manager - eCom & Indirects with decision making, strategy and analytical support.

About You - Our next original!

• Team player with the ability to build and maintain strong business relationships across our business.
• Strong Analytical, Excel, Business Intelligence and PowerPoint skills.
• Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Sound negotiating, influencing and presentation skills.
• Can thrive in a fast-paced environment, deal with multiple conflicting priorities & respond quickly.
• High work ethic – with a “can do” attitude and attention to detail.
• Tertiary qualification in Business or Supply Chain.
• You’ll live and breathe our people first culture!

A day in the life of a Category Manager

• Support in developing and executing category strategies and contingency plans.
• Conduct quarterly supplier performance reviews.
• Liaise with suppliers to achieve and maintain quality and service levels.
• Maintain relationships to leverage supplier capabilities.
• Recommend pricing and supply strategies for approval by management.
• Identify, analyse, and communicate Supply Chain insights.
• Assist cross functional teams to source suppliers/products.
• Support the digitalisation of Supply Chain, focusing on reporting.
• Provide administrative and analytical support.

Buckets of Benefits

• A culture where you can be your original self.
• Salary continuance cover for all permanent employees.
• Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions.
• Flexible work initiatives, including half day Fridays.
• Additional days of leave each year to focus on your Wellbeing.
• Signature career development and leadership programs.
• Corporate KFC Culture Club initiatives.
• Employee discounts at KFC restaurants.
• Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest.

WHO WE ARE

Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Since 1952, we’ve been bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to the world. But without our people, The Originals, none of it would be possible. Everyone at KFC is different. Unique. It’s what makes us special. We’ll always be original. And we welcome you join us; to bring it. Your energy, grit, spirit and story.

JOIN OUR ORIGINAL TEAM!

There’s all kinds of potential here! Explore new paths and choose where your career takes you. Whatever your journey looks like, we’ll help you get there, because we take your goals seriously. Apply now!

Here at KFC, we see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer. This means it’s a level playing field for all. Our work environment is fully inclusive and we strive for a workplace where diversity of thought and perspective is welcomed, sought out and developed. No matter who you are or where you’re from, people from all walks of life are encouraged to apply to join the KFC family. This means no matter your gender identity, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, life stage or other legally protected status – you’ve always got a seat at our table.