Strategic Category Leader

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeSeniorSourcingManager Full time $80,000 - $120,000
Job Title: Senior Sourcing Manager

This is a senior-level sourcing position responsible for overseeing the strategic management plan for fresh produce categories.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and ongoing objectives. They will also be responsible for negotiating, onboarding, and managing growers and suppliers to ensure consistent quality and value.

A key aspect of this role will be analysing produce seasonality, supply risks, and pricing trends to inform category strategies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fresh produce markets, grower relationships, and seasonality dynamics.

In addition to their technical expertise, the successful candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to read the market. They will also have a sound understanding of commercial and contract law, as well as familiarity with supplier management tools.

The successful candidate will be based in Sydney and will work closely with stakeholders across the business. They will be responsible for maintaining and executing category plans, analysing market insights, and partnering with various teams to optimise sourcing outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

  • Category Leadership: Maintain and execute category plans for fresh produce, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategy and ongoing business priorities.
  • Market Insight: Analyse produce seasonality, supply risks, and pricing trends to inform category strategies.
  • Supplier Management: Negotiate, onboard, and manage growers and suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and value.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Culinary, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality teams to optimise sourcing outcomes.
  • Tendering & Contracts: Lead RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiate long-term agreements, and execute commercial opportunities.
  • Cost & Analytics: Control category spend, achieve COGS reduction targets, and drive long-term procurement savings.
  • Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure supplier compliance with environmental and packaging standards, while embedding sustainability initiatives.
  • Innovation & Growth: Support NPD and product commercialisation through strategic supplier partnerships.
Key Skills and Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualified in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and/or Business Administration
  • 5–7 years' experience in procurement or sourcing, ideally within Manufacturing, Retail, or FMCG
  • Proven expertise in food ingredient procurement (Fresh Produce, Grocery, Food Service)
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to 'read' the market
  • Sound understanding of Commercial and Contract Law
  • Familiarity with supplier management tools (e.g. ERP, Foods Connected)
  • Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPS) is a plus
Benefits
  • Enjoy discounted Marley Spoon boxes, conveniently delivered to your doorstep.
  • Access an extra 6 days of Annual Leave per year.
  • Get formal training and development with 5 paid training days each year.
  • Experience autonomy in every role - act in an environment where we get things done without having formal hurdles.
  • Immerse yourself in a workplace characterised by flat hierarchies and great team spirit.
  • Thrive in an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace where over 50 nationalities come together.
  • Enjoy a test kitchen in the office, where you get to sample our latest recipes.
  • Unlock the opportunity to learn and explore across different functions and departments, nurturing your continuous growth and development.
  • Get 24/7 support for your health and wellbeing through Sonder, ensuring you're at your best both in and out of the office.

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