At Costa, we're focused on helping feed a growing populationthrough innovation, sustainability and world-class fresh produce. AsAustralia's leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables,we work with customers across Australia and around the world to deliver fresh,healthy food every day.

Costa's Procurement team plays an important role in supporting ouroperations by partnering with suppliers and stakeholders across the business toensure goods and services are sourced efficiently, responsibly andcommercially. From supporting farms and production facilities to enablingcorporate functions, procurement helps create value and drive businessperformance across Costa. Working across a national business, the team supportssourcing decisions and supplier relationships that help Costa deliver freshproduce to customers across Australia and beyond.

We are seeking a motivated graduate to join Costa's Procurementteam based in Docklands, Melbourne. This is a permanent full-time graduateopportunity where you'll combine structured development with practicalexperience across procurement, supplier management, commercial analysis,logistics planning, supply chain systems and business improvement projects.

Working alongside experienced procurement professionals andbusiness leaders, you'll contribute to sourcing initiatives, commercialprojects and business improvement programs while developing the skills,relationships and experience needed to build a long-term career within Costa.

About this position:

As a graduate within Costa's Procurement team, you'll work acrossprocurement, supplier engagement and practical supply chain activities thatsupport operations across the business.

Procurement is about much more than purchasing goods and services. Itinvolves building supplier partnerships, analysing information, solving complexbusiness challenges and helping teams make informed commercial decisions thatdeliver value.

This role provides exposure to:

- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Processes
- Procurement Analytics and Reporting




- Contract Administration and Governance
- Network and Distribution Optimisation
- Logistics Planning and Performance
- Supply Chain Systems and Data
- Continuous Improvement and Supply Chain Projects
- Market Analysis and Commercial Insights
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Risk Management and Ethical Sourcing

Why join us?

We care for our people. People arethe heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits andconditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, well-being, andfurther learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you'llalways benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you tothrive, grow and connect.

As a graduate with Costa, you'll automatically be enrolled in ourGraduate Development Program, designed to develop future leaders and innovatorsacross our business. You'll gain exposure to senior leaders, technical expertsand fellow graduates while building practical skills in a real-world commercialenvironment.

You'll also benefit from:

- Exposure to procurement, logistics planning and supply chainimprovement activities within Australia's largest horticultural business
- Structured graduate development and leadership training
- Mentoring from experienced procurement and business leaders
- Exposure to sourcing, supplier management and commercial decisionmaking
- Opportunities to contribute to business improvement and efficiencyinitiatives across supply chain projects
- Meaningful project work that supports visibility, planning,reporting and decision-making
- Experience working with stakeholders across Operations,



Finance,Human Resources and Commercial functions
- A pathway to build a long-term career in Procurement, Supply Chain,Category Management or Commercial Leadership
- Opportunities to contribute to initiatives that create measurablevalue across the business

About you:

We're looking for graduates who are curious, analytical and eager tolearn. You may have recently completed, or be in your final year of, a degreein:

- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Business
- Commerce
- Economics
- Agricultural Business
- Operations Management
- Data Analytics
- Or a related discipline

You will also:

- Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Enjoy analysing information and solving problems
- Possess strong organisational and time management skillsDemonstrate initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
- Be comfortable working with data and business insights
- Be curious, adaptable and eager to learn
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Hold a current Australian Driver's Licence
- Have full Australian working rights

We are seeking people who can demonstrate Costa's core values: Determination,Accountability, Passion, Respect and Sincerity.

Click here to watch one of our previous graduates talk about their journey.

Program Timing and Process:

Accessibility and Inclusion: At Costa, we value diversity and arecommitted to providing an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require anyadjustments or support throughout the application, assessment or interviewprocess, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you haveevery prospect to demonstrate your skills, experience and potential.

Applications for the 2027 Graduate Intake close on September 16, 2026,with an anticipated start date of February 8, 2027. Theselection process will consist of application questions, video submissions,psychometric assessments and interviews (virtual or in person).

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📌 Graduate - Procurement & Supply Chain (Melbourne)
🏢 Costa Group
📍 Melbourne