Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 days ago

Richmond, Australia Starbucks Full time

Company Description

Starbucks Australia is looking to appoint a highly commercial and proactive Strategic Sourcing Manager. Due to our exponential growth, this is a newly created position reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for delivering improved procurement outcomes, managing supplier relationships, optimising the procurement process and identifying cost-saving opportunities for Starbucks Australia. This role is cross-functional and will provide support and guidance to other teams within Starbucks Support Centre in their procurement relationships with key suppliers.
- Work with an iconic global retail brand with ambitious growth plans
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing category plans to improve Starbucks procurement outcomes and processes
- Located at Starbucks Head Office in Cremorne, Melbourne with flexible working arrangements and our very own Starbucks cafe on site

**In the first instance this is an 18 month fixed term contract with the intention of shaping a role for the future.**

Starbucks has a strong national presence on the Eastern Seaboard with ambitious growth plans. We have 71 stores and we are rapidly moving towards a store network of more than 100 stores in the next three years.

Being a Starbucks partner means having the opportunity to be something more than just an employee. Our mission is with every cup, with every conversation, with every community - we nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection. Starbucks first opened its doors in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales. Fast-forward 23 years later, Starbucks Australia is a privately-owned company operating 71 stores in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland and are growing at a rapid rate.

**Job Description**:
The strategic sourcing / procurement of key goods and services is the key focus of this role. This will maintain quality, cost-effectiveness and timely delivery whilst reducing the overall cost base of Starbucks’ operations.
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing category plans to improve procurement outcomes and processes
- Negotiate favourable contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure the best value-quality outcome for Starbucks.
- Work with internal stakeholders to develop requirements and sourcing strategies aligned to Starbucks’ business outcomes.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and conformance regularly to ensure cost, delivery, quality and overall compliance by suppliers.
- Contract Management and spend and analysis reporting
- Collaborating across functional groups to provide procurement expertise and coordination
- Day to day supplier management
- Stakeholder management; Leadership Team, Operations, Starbucks Asia Pacific, wider Support Centre divisions

**Qualifications**:
**About You**
- Extensive Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience with proven knowledge of contract development and management
- Retail, Food & Beverage, Petrol or Convenience industry background preferable
- Tertiary qualification, with major in finance, business, sales and marketing or related discipline is essential.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills with a record of delivering cost savings and quality improvements
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills, able to make complex data understandable for stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills; building relationships with co-workers, stakeholders and third parties
- A strategic mind with sound analytical skills
- Natural leadership skills, a curious personality and someone who thrives under pressure in a competitive retail environment

Additional Information
**Why join Starbucks Australia**

As a privately owned organisation, there are many advantages working for Starbucks Australia. In return for your personal and team contributions, you will be rewarded with:

- A competitive remuneration package
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Access to the Starbucks Australia Benefits portal; which offers discounts on your food shops, top fashion brands, fitness, wellbeing and more
- 30% off beverage, food and merchandise ranges
- Autonomy and independence to create your own success
- Located at Starbucks Head Office in Cremorne, Melbourne with flexible working arrangements and our very own Starbucks cafe on site

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