Lead a high-performing procurement function in a market-leading food manufacturer

About the Company

Our client is a respected Australian food manufacturer with a reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. Supplying premium products to retail, foodservice, and industrial customers across Australia and international markets, they are committed to delivering exceptional products while investing in their people, partnerships, and long-term growth.

About the Opportunity

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to drive the company's sourcing strategy and build a resilient, high-performing supply chain.

Reporting to the executive team, you will lead the end-to-end procurement function across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and indirect spend. You'll develop strategic supplier partnerships, negotiate commercial agreements, manage procurement risk, and lead a team of purchasing professionals to deliver outstanding operational and financial outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to influence business strategy—not just reduce costs—by creating a future-ready supply chain that supports innovation, quality, and sustainable growth.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Strategic Procurement

- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business growth and production requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and supplier performance.
- Monitor market trends and proactively manage supply risks.

Supplier Management & Negotiation

- Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.




- Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favourable contract terms.
- Drive supplier performance through regular reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cost & Commercial Performance

- Manage procurement budgets, forecasting, and spend analysis.
- Deliver sustainable cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service.
- Partner with Finance to improve commercial decision-making.

Supply Chain, Risk & Compliance

- Ensure procurement activities comply with food safety, quality, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Develop mitigation strategies for supply disruptions, shortages, and quality risks.
- Support inventory optimisation and production continuity through close collaboration with Operations and Logistics.

Cross-Functional Leadership

- Partner with R&D;, Quality, Operations, and Sales to support product innovation and business objectives.
- Use ERP data and procurement analytics to provide meaningful insights and performance reporting.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of purchasing officers, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

About You You are a commercially astute procurement leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.



You combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership and have a proven ability to build strong supplier relationships while delivering measurable business results.

You'll Bring

- Significant experience in procurement or supply chain leadership within food manufacturing or FMCG.
- Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience delivering cost reduction and value creation initiatives.
- Experience managing international supply chains and supplier development.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and data-driven procurement reporting.
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and project management skills.
- A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.

Why Join This Business?

- Lead a critical business function with genuine strategic influence.
- Join a growing, market-leading manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality.
- Work with an engaged leadership team that values collaboration and innovation.
- Develop and mentor your own team while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a procurement professional looking to shape strategy, build resilient supplier partnerships, and leave a lasting legacy in a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume.

Please note: Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Sponsorship is not available.

📌 Procurement Manager (Clayton)
🏢 JPA and Associates
📍 Clayton