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 significant 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 inDocklands, 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 opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experience and potential.
Applications for the **** Graduate Intake close on September 16, ****,with an anticipated start date of February 8, ****.
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