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Head of Sourcing & Procurement
- Posted 07 January 2025
- Salary$150000 - $200000 per annum
- LocationHoppers Crossing
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineManufacturing & Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics
- ReferenceBH-15828
Job description
Head of Sourcing & Procurement | Strategic Leadership for Growth
Sector: Food Manufacturing & Packaging
Location: Western Suburbs of Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding manufacturer and import-export business, supplying food processing and packaging solutions to leading meat and produce processors across Australia. As they embark on the next phase of growth, they seek a Head of Sourcing & Procurement to lead transformative procurement strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and drive commercial excellence.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will spearhead procurement transformation, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, enhancing supplier partnerships, and aligning procurement operations with the company’s ambitious growth trajectory.
This role is not just about cost savings, it’s about building a resilient, future-ready supply chain that creates a competitive advantage. You will influence high-level decision-making, leveraging market intelligence and strategic insights to shape the procurement roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
A strategic and commercially astute procurement leader with a passion for building high-performing supply chains. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking problem solver with a track record of driving procurement transformation in fast-paced environments.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
Sector: Food Manufacturing & Packaging
Location: Western Suburbs of Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding manufacturer and import-export business, supplying food processing and packaging solutions to leading meat and produce processors across Australia. As they embark on the next phase of growth, they seek a Head of Sourcing & Procurement to lead transformative procurement strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and drive commercial excellence.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will spearhead procurement transformation, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, enhancing supplier partnerships, and aligning procurement operations with the company’s ambitious growth trajectory.
This role is not just about cost savings, it’s about building a resilient, future-ready supply chain that creates a competitive advantage. You will influence high-level decision-making, leveraging market intelligence and strategic insights to shape the procurement roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a world-class procurement strategy to support the company’s growth and operational needs.
- Lead international sourcing initiatives, identifying and securing high-quality, cost-effective materials from global suppliers across multiple regions.
- Optimize supplier relationships by negotiating long-term agreements that drive both value and innovation.
- Build and refine procurement policies, ensuring risk mitigation, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership teams in operations, finance, sales, and R&D to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
- Enhance inventory management processes to ensure agility, optimal stock levels, and seamless product availability.
- Leverage data and analytics to assess supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.
- Utilise strong general accounting principles to analyse procurement costs, manage budgets effectively, and drive cost savings.
- Stay ahead of industry trends by monitoring market conditions, emerging technologies, and supply chain innovations.
A strategic and commercially astute procurement leader with a passion for building high-performing supply chains. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking problem solver with a track record of driving procurement transformation in fast-paced environments.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
- Extensive experience in strategic procurement, international sourcing, and supply chain leadership roles.
- Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations and secure commercially beneficial agreements.
- Strong business acumen and commercial mindset, able to align procurement strategies with broader company goals.
- Expertise in global sourcing, supplier development, and contract management across diverse markets.
- Experience with ERP systems and data-driven procurement strategies.
- Strong general accounting knowledge to support financial decision-making and cost-saving initiatives.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the business.
- Strong project management abilities, capable of driving multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Lead a High-Impact Function: Drive procurement transformation in a fast-growing business with a strong market presence.
- Shape the Future: Have a direct influence on the company’s growth
- Great Salary & Remuneration Plus Bonus: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package with additional performance-based bonuses that reflect your expertise and contributions to the business.
