Food Supply Manager

About Us

We are Queensland's largest hunger relief charity. Our vision is a Queensland without hunger. We believe that access to healthy food is a basic human right. Each week, we support 135,000 Queenslanders in crisis and provide breakfast to 52,000 children each school week. We work in collaboration with 350 Community Partners and 430 Schools. Alongside food relief, we rescue surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill and protecting the environment. We're also focused on long-term change, partnering with communities to build fairer, more resilient local food systems.

• Every $1 donated creates 2 meals.
• We provide more than 150 meals every minute and over 10,000 meals every hour of operation.
• Each year, we provide 12.7 million kilograms of food and groceries, which is the equivalent of 22 million meals and 1.1 million breakfasts.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with Foodbank Queensland (FBQ's) national and local food donors, suppliers and other supply partners to achieve FBQ's goals for sustainably supporting food relief activities in line with FBQ's agreed Strategic Plan.

Specifically, your role is to:

• Work collaboratively with the Business Development Specialist (Food Supply) to develop, implement, and manage strategies to attract, grow and retain FBQ's food donors to support FBQ's strategic goals.
• Develop, implement and manage a procurement strategy and framework, including oversight of the supply chain and logistics, maintaining accurate records to support organisational goals and member needs;
• Coordinate logistics for procured food and groceries by collaborating with internal teams, donors, freight providers, and national partners to ensure efficient delivery.
• Oversee the management of the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System to support donor management and care.

Who You Are

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in FMCG procurement, preferably food and groceries
• Appropriate tertiary and professional skills or evidence of sufficient experience to meet the requirements of the role
• Strong background in transport, logistics or supply chain environments within the context of the food and grocery industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and manage others
• Knowledge of ERP and CRM systems
• Advanced written and verbal communication, IT and analytical skills
• Possess a valid and current driver's licence and be able to drive a car
• Ability to lead and manage large and complex projects
• Demonstrated understanding of HACCP, Freshcare or other nationally recognised food safety and accreditation standards
• Well-developed communication and negotiation skills and the ability to foster and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a purpose-driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the lives of many families living in Queensland. Enjoy benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging
• Learning, development, and career growth
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Gifted Holiday closure leave
• An employee assistance program for you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

Foodbank Queensland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

Job applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV as well as a Cover Letter addressing the key role requirements listed as soon as possible.