Beauty | Procurement | Commercial Strategy
Talent Lab Co
is partnering with a fast‐scaling Australian beauty portfolio seeking a commercially astute
Procurement Manager
to lead supplier negotiations, optimise COGS across multiple brands, and shape procurement strategy at a commercial and strategic level.
This role sits at the intersection of commercial procurement, supplier management and category strategy, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast moving, agile environment and knows how to balance cost, quality and supply continuity.
About the Role
The
Procurement Manager
is a high‐impact commercial role where you'll shape procurement strategy, negotiate with global suppliers, optimise COGS across multiple brands, and influence senior decision‐making. Perfect for someone who wants to step into a commercially strategic role with real ownership and visibility.
You'll own procurement of all components required for production, lead supplier negotiations, manage cost‐down initiatives, and drive procurement roadmap. You'll partner closely with Operations, Finance, Demand Planning and NPD to ensure supply reliability, margin protection and strong commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Own sourcing, ordering and delivery of raw materials, packaging and components to contract manufacturers
Align supplier lead times with production schedules and resolve delays before they impact manufacturing
Maintain visibility of component status to inform commercial decisions
Lead pricing, MOQ and contract term negotiations with suppliers and manufacturers, manage supplier scorecards, quarterly reviews and commercial performance
Run cost‐down initiatives, competitive tenders and landed cost modelling
Build dual‐sourcing strategies and manage supplier risk and compliance
Drive cross‐brand COGS optimisation and structural cost reduction.




Shape procurement network strategy — supplier mix, markets and manufacturing partners
Own payment terms and working capital strategy with Finance
Planning & Cross‐Functional Alignment
Align procurement planning to demand forecasts and safety stock policy
Provide commercial capacity planning ahead of launches and peak trading
Partner with Demand Planning, Finance and Operations on forecasting, S&OP; and budget inputs
NPD Commercial Support
Provide commercial feasibility, landed cost and lead‐time input into NPD stage‐gate
Scout packaging, materials and ingredient options with NPD
Identify cost‐down opportunities early in development
Lead procurement‐related commercial projects including supplier consolidation, category strategy and acquisition due diligence
Act as escalation point for significant commercial or supplier risk
Stakeholder Communication & Commercial Support
Serve as the primary commercial contact for suppliers and manufacturers
Support brand, marketing and sales teams with costing for promotions and new SKUs
Communicate commercial risks, cost pressures and mitigation options clearly to senior stakeholders
About You
8+ years in Procurement, Sourcing, Category management or similar within
Beauty, FMCG or Consumer goods
Strong commercial negotiation experience with suppliers and contract manufacturers
Proven track record delivering cost‐down initiatives and landed cost improvements
Experience building supplier scorecards and running structured business reviews
Skilled in sourcing packaging, materials or ingredient innovation with NPD teams
Strong analytical capability, able to build cost and landed cost models
Strategic thinker with clear communication skills and strong commercial judgement
Structured, solutions‐oriented and thrives in rapid‐paced, scaling environments
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📌 Procurement Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Talent Lab
📍 New South Wales