Procurement Lead

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us- Join a large Australian owned iconic brand based in Port Melbourne home of Vegemite- Be part of a critical and complex supply-chain network- Flexible working environment

About the role

We are looking for a Procurement Lead to manage the MRO and capital categories from both a strategic, operational requirements and commercial perspective with the aim being to ensure continuity of supply, cost management, on time, budget and quality Capex projects. Look to maintain robust capital sourcing and contracting processes ensuring clear technical specifications, sound project delivery objectives and appropriate assignment of risks. The role will provide market insights around new technologies, innovation and processes relevant to the dairy and food processing industries. As a key member of the Group Procurement team, the role will contribute to the development of leading procurement practices, working collaboratively with other members of the Procurement team and the engineering team to deliver business strategy, goals and outcomes.

Responsibilities- Develop and execute the sourcing plan for MRO in accordance with approved strategies, taking account of cost, quality, and risk factors- Manage and control competitive sourcing processes, including RFIs, RFPs and targeted negotiations- Hold quarterly reviews to conduct supplier evaluation with major suppliers including cross functional stakeholders.- Work collaboratively to deliver Bega’s value creation objectives and ensure adherence to Bega’s ethical sourcing, sustainability and governance objectives- Support project managers and engineers to execute scope of works / contracts which deliver robust capital project procurement plans aligned to the project schedule, outcomes and budget

About you- Experience in Capex and MRO procurement- Experience working collaboratively with the site-based maintenance teams to support continuous improvement including the adoption of new Source to Pay processes/systems and the management of spare parts including the use of MEX- Experience working collaboratively with the central engineering team to ensure Scope of Works / contracts clearly define deliverables, outcomes, and the apportionment of risk and liability- Leading Change: Identifying and driving changes needed to improve the use of preferred suppliers to leverage Bega’s buying power.

The Bega Story

Bega Cheese Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at Bega. Being recently named in the _Top 10 Strongest Australian Brands of 2022_,_ _our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $2 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At Bega, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company

Life at Bega

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.- Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture- Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression- Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with- Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs- Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh and Cream Cheese. VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.

Free onsite parking, onsite café, free gym, free fly vaccination program, subsidised merchandise, kitchens filled with goodies including vegemite and peanut butter.

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