The Company

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized food manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and long-standing customer partnerships. They are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their collaborative Operations team, playing a key role in managing supplier relationships, supporting new product launches and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities across local and international supplier portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, service and commercial performance.
• Work closely with the NPD team to source suppliers and materials for new product development.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing and commercial agreements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews.

 
About You

• 2-5 years procurement experience within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience working across supplier contracts, sourcing and procurement projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

 
What’s On Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing FMCG manufacturer where you’ll have genuine ownership of your supplier portfolio and the opportunity to influence procurement decisions across the business. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with exposure to local manufacturing, international sourcing and new product development, while being supported by an experienced leadership team that values innovation, continuous improvement and long-term career development.

If this role interests you, please APPLY or contact Hannah Nellist at Blackbook Executive on (03) 9823 7407 to discuss further.

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