Procurement - Strategic Sourcing Manager

1 week ago

Berkeley Vale, Australia Sanitarium Health Food Company Full time

Who are we?
Sanitarium Health Food Company is an Australian-owned FMCG company with iconic household brands, a rich history, and an unwavering commitment to make a positive health impact.
What sets us apart?
We combine the dynamic pace of a fast-moving consumer goods business with over 125 years of serving goodness by delivering affordable nutritious products, promoting health, and caring for our communities. The heart of our workplace are our people, and their passion is the driving force behind our success. Anchored by our shared values, we work together to achieve our purpose of changing lives every day through whole person health. At Sanitarium you’ll find a genuine connection between our team and the impact they make in our workplace and in our communities.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Uses Corporate buying analysis (e.g. risk v value) to form strategic alliances with suppliers to support mutually beneficial relationships.
- Develop sourcing strategies and initiatives to align with agreed targets and savings.
- Use market intel and instruments to reduce and offset market volatility.
- Identifies and develops strategic supply sources for assigned categories.
- Provide insights, trends and recommendations to support operational and strategic objectives.
- Monitors and continuously improves supplier performance and build a data base of suitable alternatives via cross functional evaluation.
- Maintains excellent internal and external working relationships to resolve issues and optimize performance.
- Appropriately communicates supply agreements and supplier performance to ensure on time delivery of agreed quality products. This will be supported through the maintenance of SAP records including contracts, source lists and information records.
- Delivers savings targets through value analysis of the entire supply chain, ethical negotiations, and implementation of supplier integration programs.
- Recognises suppliers as a resource and actively seeks to maximise benefits for Sanitarium via ongoing management of cost down and supply improvement programs.
- Involvement in new product development and Project groups to ensure timely launches to budget.

**The Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance or other relevant studies.
- 8+ years’ experience in sourcing, procurement or category management within the FMCG or similar industry.
- 2+ years’ experience in leadership or people management.
- Solid knowledge of cost drivers and supply base for assigned commodities.
- Strong negotiation skills effective across all levels of business.
- Commodity management and futures trading experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in agricultural procurement is highly regarded.
- Experience in trading shares or futures compliments this role.

What do we offer?
A role at Sanitarium means more than simply taking a job; it’s an invitation to a supportive workplace where our people can experience long and rewarding careers. As valued members of our purpose-driven team, you'll contribute to the expansion of our iconic, trusted household brands while pioneering innovation for our collective future.
We offer exciting professional development opportunities, enticing benefits and a constructive workplace culture that fosters continuous learning and personal growth. Here, you're not just another employee; you're an integral part of our team and your contributions matter.
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