Purchasing & Supply Manager

Morning Market - Trader House
- Surround yourself and foster relationships with like-minded local and international producers
- Contribute meaningfully to the selection and curation of an exceptional food and beverage range; your energy and creative input are encouraged
- Thrive within a collaborative team, with further training, development opportunities and clearly defined targets

Morning Market is a collection of neighbourhood corner stores, inspired by the celebrated food markets of Europe. Fresh-cut local flowers, sourdough bread and pastries are available daily, alongside a considered range of intricate baked goods, salads and sandwiches from our Kitchen. Quality groceries for every day range from local dairy and deli provisions, to the treasured condiments and essentials of a Chef’s pantry. A concise selection of beverages from the venerable wine lists of Trader House restaurants offers the chance to enjoy some of the world’s most exciting wines, beers and spirits at home. Our range is complimented by hand-selected homewares from artisans across the globe.

The opportunity:
Morning Market is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Manager to maintain and further develop our dynamic range, while contributing to the elevation of a passionate team of professionals.

Applicants will have an existing relationship with food retail / hospitality, previous experience with cost management, and will enjoy leading a team with rigour and humility.
- Full-time employment
- Work within one of the country’s most acclaimed and esteemed hospitality groups - Andrew McConnell’s Trader House
- Play a pivotal role in defining an exceptional food business - your engagement in the curation of our range is encouraged
- Act as an ambassador for the best products available - seasonal produce, sourdough, baked goods, coffee and fresh local flowers
- Build relationships across multiple stores and communities, alongside a strong Retail management team
- Lead from the front, with high quality internal training and leadership
- Have autonomy over and responsibility for procedures, with support and trust from your managers
- Thrive in a dynamic, lively and fast-paced working environment
- Work to clearly defined targets for stock and cost management
- Opportunities for career progression both with Morning Market and the wider Trader House family
- Benchmark training and ongoing mentoring
- Competitive salary and benefits

Trader House is a collective of restaurants, bars, specialty retail stores and tailored events by Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann. They are Gimlet at Cavendish House, Apollo Inn, Cutler & Co., Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith Heritage Butcher and Morning Market.