Senior Sourcing Manager

Hungry for a rewarding career? Join Marley Spoon and help us revolutionise the way people shop, cook and eat, across our two exceptional brands: Marley Spoon and Dinnerly. Recognised by the AFR as one of the Best Places To Work in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods, we offer flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive work environment. Make a difference and apply for our full-time Senior Sourcing Manager role today.

As Senior Sourcing Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the strategic management plan for food categories within Marley Spoon. Working closely with various stakeholders across the business, you will be leading sourcing initiatives from our Sydney office located in Alexandria (NSW 2015).

Your Role:

In this role, you'll be the subject matter expert in dry goods sourcing, balancing commercial impact with quality and sustainability. Key responsibilities include:

• Category Leadership: Develop and execute 1–3 year category plans aligned with our sourcing strategy.
• Market Expertise: Analyse industry trends, risks, and opportunities to drive category strategies.
• Supplier Management: Build strong supplier partnerships, lead negotiations, and oversee supplier performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Culinary, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance) to deliver business outcomes.
• Cost Optimisation: Drive cost reductions, manage category spend, and implement long-term savings strategies.
• Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure regulatory and sustainability requirements are met, while enhancing packaging, quality, and customer experience.
• Innovation & Growth: Scout, onboard, and commercialise new suppliers and products to support growth objectives.

This is you:

• Tertiary qualified in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and/or Business Administration
• 5–7 years' experience in procurement or sourcing, ideally within Manufacturing, Retail, or FMCG
• Proven expertise in food ingredient procurement (Dry Goods, Grocery, Food Service)
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to "read" the market
• Sound understanding of Commercial and Contract Law
• Familiarity with supplier management tools (e.g. ERP, Foods Connected)
• Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPS) is a plus

Perks and benefits

• Enjoy discounted Marley Spoon boxes, conveniently delivered to your doorstep.

• Access an extra 6 days of Annual Leave per year.

• Get formal training and development with 5 paid training days each year.

• Experience autonomy in every role - act in an environment where we get things done without having formal hurdles.

• Immerse yourself in a workplace characterised by flat hierarchies and great team spirit.

• Thrive in an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace where over 50 nationalities come together.

• Enjoy a test kitchen in the office, where you get to sample our latest recipes.

• Unlock the opportunity to learn and explore across different functions and departments, nurturing your continuous growth and development.

• Get 24/7 support for your health and well-being through Sonder, ensuring you're at your best both in and out of the office.

• Take advantage of our generous Parental Leave scheme, which includes $7.5k childcare pay for eligible employees.

Our mantra is that growth is a shared journey #WhenYouGrowWeGrow. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment where everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential.

If you're intrigued by what you've read and eager to learn more, take a look inside our company culture:

Join a team that celebrates diversity, inclusion and flexibility. At Marley Spoon, we welcome all and strongly believe that different perspectives and backgrounds nourish our growth. With well-being as a key ingredient in our recipe for success, our commitment to supporting our team members is rooted in the belief that a healthier, happier workforce benefits us all.