Fresh Produce Category Lead

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $100,000 - $120,000
Category Leadership Expert
  • Maintain and execute category plans for fresh produce, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategy and ongoing business priorities.
  • Analyse produce seasonality, supply risks, and pricing trends to inform category strategies.
  • Negotiate, onboard, and manage growers and suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and value.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to optimise sourcing outcomes.
  • Lead RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiate long-term agreements, and execute commercial opportunities.
  • Control category spend, achieve cost reduction targets, and drive long-term procurement savings.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with environmental and packaging standards, while embedding sustainability initiatives.
  • Support new product development and product commercialisation through strategic supplier partnerships.

We're looking for a leader with expertise in fresh produce markets, grower relationships, and seasonality dynamics, who can balance commercial impact with quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Your Role Requirements
  • Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Business Administration
  • 5-7 years' experience in procurement or sourcing, ideally within Manufacturing, Retail, or FMCG
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to 'read' the market
  • Solid understanding of Commercial and Contract Law
  • Familiarity with supplier management tools (e.g. ERP)
  • Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPS) is an advantage

We offer a dynamic work environment:

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