Procurement, Supply Chain & Sustainability Manager

A subsidiary of the globally recognised Emirates Group, Emirates Leisure Retail alongside MMI own and operate 300 restaurants, cafes and bars across the US, Asia, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

Launching in Australia in 2008, Emirates Leisure Retail Australia and New Zealand (ELRANZ) operates over 25 venues across airports in the region. The diverse portfolio made up of bespoke concepts and branded partnerships including Heineken, the AFL, Little Creatures, Schnitz and Wolfgang Puck.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Procurement, Supply Chain & Sustainability Manager to join our Melbourne Support Office and take ownership of these critical functions across our Australian and New Zealand operations.

This is a broad, commercially focused role with genuine influence across the business. You will lead our procurement and supply chain approach, build strategic supplier partnerships, identify opportunities to improve value and efficiencies and help ensure our venues have the right products, services and supply solutions to perform at their best.

Alongside this, you will play an important role in progressing our sustainability agenda, working across the business and with our supplier network to identify and implement practical initiatives that support our broader sustainability objectives.

Operating within a fast-paced, multi-site hospitality environment, you will partner closely with Commercial, Operations, Culinary, Marketing and other key stakeholders. From supplier negotiations and tenders through to recent venue openings, product sourcing, supply continuity and sustainability initiatives, this is a role with plenty of variety, visibility and opportunity to make an impact.





THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Procurement, Supply Chain & Sustainability Manager will take end-to-end ownership of procurement and supply chain activities across our diverse portfolio of venues in Australia and New Zealand.

You will balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, using market insights, commercial analysis and strong supplier relationships to improve value, quality, efficiency and continuity of supply.

An important part of the role will also be supporting our continued growth. You will work with key stakeholders on new venue openings, sourcing requirements, supplier and product selection, procurement systems and commercial arrangements, while identifying potential supply risks early and developing practical solutions.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, influencing across functions and turning commercial opportunities into tangible business outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead procurement and supply chain activities across our Australian and New Zealand operations.

Develop and implement procurement strategies across food and beverage, operational supplies and services.

Manage supplier relationships, negotiations and commercial arrangements, with a focus on value, quality, service, innovation and continuity of supply.

Lead tender and sourcing processes,



including evaluation, negotiation and implementation of supplier agreements.

Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiencies and commercial outcomes while maintaining product quality and operational requirements.

Source and evaluate new products and suppliers in partnership with Operations and other key stakeholders.

Monitor supply chain performance and proactively identify and mitigate supply, supplier and procurement‑related risks.

Support new venue openings by identifying procurement requirements, sourcing solutions and establishing appropriate supplier arrangements.

Use product, supplier, pricing and sales data to provide meaningful commercial insights and recommendations.

Work closely with operational and finance teams to support effective inventory management and identify opportunities to improve stockholding and supply efficiencies.

Manage and continuously improve relevant procurement systems, processes, price files and supplier information.

Partner with Marketing and suppliers to identify opportunities for brand activations, promotions and mutually beneficial commercial initiatives.

Lead and support sustainability initiatives across procurement and the supply chain, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to embed practical and responsible practices.

Monitor relevant market, supplier, product and sustainability trends and bring new ideas and opportunities to the business.

Build strong relationships across our internal teams, supplier network and broader ELR/MMI business.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for an experienced procurement and supply chain professional who combines strong commercia

📌 Procurement, Supply Chain (Melbourne)
🏢 Emirates Leisure Retail (Australia
📍 Melbourne