Sourcing Manager

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeStrategic Full time

This role is pivotal in optimising spend and the commercial position across own brand product lines.

About The Role

You will execute sourcing and procurement plans to drive end-to-end efficiency and cost of goods sold savings. You will support own brand volume and market share growth by enabling strategic sourcing aligned to the simply and value strategy, improving merchandise profit and loss.

  • Execute sourcing and procurement plans to drive end-to-end efficiency and COGS savings
  • Support Own Brand volume and market share growth by enabling strategic sourcing aligned to the Simply and Value Strategy, improving Merch P&L
  • Deliver commercial outcomes to meet better buying EBIT targets
  • Implement a consistent COGS framework to improve profitability without compromising quality or availability
  • Leverage data and cost inputs to prioritise COGS initiatives, integrating critical path management with agile execution
  • Actively engage and partner with stakeholders on category planning, supplier strategies and enterprise procurement priorities
  • Expand supplier options to create competitive tension and bridge the gap between 'should cost' and 'could cost'
  • Improve ways of working and align on clear and communicated RACI between Strategic Sourcing, Value Added Sourcing, BUs and Own Brand teams
About You And Your Skills

The role requires a strategic procurement professional who understands strategic sourcing and category management principles, with a high degree of influencing and an entrepreneurial mindset to challenge the traditional procurement approach.

You'll also have:

  • Extensive experience in general procurement activities including sourcing, value optimisation and management of category planning and processes
  • Experience leading commercial negotiations across multiple categories, jurisdictions and stakeholder groups
  • Strong business acumen and negotiation skills gained in major projects and contract negotiations
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Developed presentation and facilitation skills
What's in it for you?
  • Flexible working options with hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Office perks including gym facilities, free parking, a BBQ area, and access to product sampling and other on-site facilities
  • Discounts: 5% year-round on supermarket and liquor purchases, with periodic double discounts (10%) and exclusive member offers
  • Recognition through Coles values via the MyThanks platform, with points redeemable for gifts and gift cards
  • Learning and development opportunities with various career programs and role-specific training
  • Paid parental leave for permanent team members
  • Investment in your future with the employee share plan
About The Recruitment Process

We're committed to diversity, inclusion and a respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability.

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