Head of Procurement

We're a thriving food manufacturing business committed to creating sustainable impact for people, through great tasting food. Our vision is to use our products to drive "better for you" food to be the norm, not the exception and to help the Australian Food industry to prioritise health, sustainability, and local economic growth.

Openway Food Co. is the home of Red Tractor Foods, Table of Plenty and Keep It Cleaner brands which are loved by thousands of Australians. With a mission to create food that nourishes generations, we will continue to grow our stable of brands so we can make great tasting, better for your foods accessible to everyone.

We work with a range of businesses from start-up brands to large multi-national FMCG businesses. As well as having our own brands, our state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities enable us to work in partnership with retailers on their private label products and to co-manufacture for other like businesses. Our manufacturing site is in Clayton South and our Sales and Marketing hub is in Cremorne.

As a certified B Corp, we are dedicated to making a positive impact and using our business as a force for good. We're on the hunt for talented people who want to be part of our exciting journey and grow with us.

About The Role:

Drive value and have real impact in an exciting growth business in the health food sector

This role sits within our Supply Chain team and reports directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer. As Head of Procurement, you will lead the strategic and operational procurement function, ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging to support production and innovation. Leading a team of two Procurement professionals, you will be instrumental in driving cost efficiencies, simplifying supplier networks, and enabling successful new product development (NPD). As a member of our Senior Leadership Group, this is a hands-on leadership role that will shape procurement excellence and deliver tangible commercial impact across the business.

The role will be based at our Clayton South manufacturing site.

What you'll be doing:

Working closely with the Chief Supply Chain Officer to ensure procurement activities align with broader business priorities and market trends, you'll be:

• Leading the planning and execution of procurement strategies to meet production schedules and inventory targets,
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, negotiating commercially beneficial terms, and optimising value through cost, quality, and service metrics,
• Partnering with NPD, planning, and manufacturing teams within the business to enable smooth, timely and cost-effective delivery of exciting new product innovations,
• Managing inventory to optimal levels balancing supply and continuity work with capital efficiency, and
• Leading, coaching and developing a small team of procurement professionals fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

About You:

We are looking for a strategic, delivery-focused procurement leader with a deep understanding of sourcing within manufacturing, food, or FMCG environments. You thrive in fast-paced settings, bring a sharp commercial mindset, and are passionate about building strong supplier and internal partnerships that drive business value.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Procurement with:

• Proven experience in raw material and packaging procurement, with a strong track record of ensuring supply continuity.
• Demonstrated success in cost management, pricing negotiations, and delivering positive purchase price variance (PPV) outcomes.
• Expertise in supplier consolidation and performance management.
• Hands-on involvement in supporting NPD from a procurement perspective.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across planning, production, and quality teams.
• Experience leading and developing small teams with a coaching mindset.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and data-led decision making.
• Relevant qualifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related fields are preferred.

You will bring to the team your passion, energy, and ability to work collaboratively to elevate our brands and service delivery to new and exciting places.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to operate in a values-led workplace focused on transparency, collaboration, progressive, responsible and grounded thinking and practices.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Personal and professional development.
• Free onsite parking.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an awesome team, focused on driving growth within the health food sector. Openway Food Co is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is able to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

For more information on Openway Food Co, please visit our website:

https://openwayfood.com.au/

For more information on the exciting B Corp movement, please visit their website:

Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionSupply Chain
• IndustriesManufacturing

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