Procurement Leader for Manufacturing Excellence

19 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeExcellence Full time $100,000 - $120,000
Procurement Leader for Manufacturing Excellence

We are seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead our strategic and operational procurement function, ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging to support production and innovation. As part of our Supply Chain team, you will report directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer.

This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a deep understanding of sourcing within manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, negotiating commercially beneficial terms, and optimising value through cost, quality, and service metrics.

You will also partner with NPD, planning, and manufacturing teams to enable smooth, timely and cost-effective delivery of exciting new product innovations. Additionally, you will manage inventory to optimal levels balancing supply and continuity work with capital efficiency.

As a member of our Senior Leadership Group, you will have the opportunity to shape procurement excellence and deliver tangible commercial impact across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the planning and execution of procurement strategies to meet production schedules and inventory targets
  • Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, negotiating commercially beneficial terms, and optimising value through cost, quality, and service metrics
  • Partnering with NPD, planning, and manufacturing teams to enable smooth, timely and cost-effective delivery of exciting new product innovations
  • Managing inventory to optimal levels balancing supply and continuity work with capital efficiency
  • Leading, coaching and developing a small team of procurement professionals fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in raw material and packaging procurement, with a strong track record of ensuring supply continuity
  • Demonstrated success in cost management, pricing negotiations, and delivering positive purchase price variance (PPV) outcomes
  • Expertise in supplier consolidation and performance management
  • Hands-on involvement in supporting NPD from a procurement perspective
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across planning, production, and quality teams
  • Experience leading and developing small teams with a coaching mindset
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and data-led decision making
  • Relevant qualifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related fields are preferred

What We Offer:

  • The opportunity to operate in a values-led workplace focused on transparency, collaboration, progressive, responsible and grounded thinking and practices
  • A competitive remuneration package
  • Personal and professional development
  • Free onsite parking

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