An exciting opportunity has become available for a Procurement Manager to join a growing global FMCG business based in Melbourne's western suburbs. Reporting to the Operations Director, this is a broad, hands-on role with the opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, strengthen supplier relationships and deliver meaningful commercial outcomes.

About the role
Develop sourcing strategies and lead tender processes
Manage and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers
Drive cost savings and commercial improvements
Develop alternative suppliers to strengthen supply continuity
Establish supplier KPIs and performance reviews
Work across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, freight, energy and waste
Balance strategic sourcing with hands-on procurement activity

About you

You will be an experienced procurement skilled with a robust background in strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiations within a manufacturing environment.



Food manufacturing experience is highly desirable, with candidates from dairy, ingredients, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industries also encouraged to apply.
Proven experience delivering cost savings through sourcing and negotiation
Solid supplier relationship and performance management experience
Experience managing tenders and strategic sourcing initiatives
An understanding of supplier qualification and quality requirements, with HACCP/GMP exposure highly regarded
Strong stakeholder management skills across Operations, Quality, Finance and Technical teams
A hands-on and pragmatic approach, with the ability to operate autonomously in a lean environment
The confidence to work across all levels of the organisation
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📌 Procurement Manager Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Australia