Supplier Lead

**Joining the Metcash Family**

At Metcash, you’re **_part of something bigger_**. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

**About the Opportunity**

Are you ready to **be a catalyst for change**? At Metcash, we’re transforming how suppliers connect with our innovative technology platform, **Sorted**. As a **Supplier Lead**, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping this transformation, driving adoption, and helping independent businesses thrive.

This is your chance to make a real impact — championing supplier transitions, collaborating across teams, and supporting strategic initiatives that will define the future of Sorted. If you’re excited by the idea of turning challenges into opportunities and being part of a team where your work matters, we’d love to have you on board.

**In this Role**

As a **Supplier Lead**, you’ll be at the centre of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Your responsibilities will include:

- **Leading supplier migrations**: Spearhead the transition from legacy systems to Sorted, ensuring seamless onboarding and smooth operations.
- **Managing catalogue data**: Oversee SKUs, images, and pricing to maintain accurate, high-quality information.
- **Driving collaboration**: Partner with Trading, Marketing, and Promotions teams to enhance supplier performance and unlock new opportunities.
- **Shaping strategic direction**: Support the strategic design of Sorted’s platform and services, ensuring they meet supplier and customer needs.
- **Streamlining integrations**: Work with Merchandise and E-Business teams to ensure flawless EDI integrations.
- **Championing change**: Lead change management efforts for system updates, bug fixes, and platform enhancements.

**You’re Likely a Match If You Have**:

- Experience in **Sales, Promotions, Account Management**, or **Project Coordination**, ideally within FMCG or retail.
- A proven ability to **drive adoption of new technologies**, with success in both implementation and ongoing management.
- Proficiency in **Microsoft Office** (Excel, Word, SharePoint) and experience managing product data processes.
- A **customer-first mindset**, with the skills to turn challenges into solutions.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the enthusiasm to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Bonus points for experience in retail, e-commerce or related industries

**Life at Metcash**

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.
- ️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.

**About Us**

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

**_Join us and be part of something bigger_**

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