Procurement Specialist, Six Degrees Executive Pty Ltd. West Melbourne, Melbourne VIC. Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics). Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights.

About the company: Our client is a rapidly growing food organisation focused on innovation and bringing quality food products to customers across Australia. With a growing national footprint, the organisation is recognised for creating a culture of creativity, collaboration and excellence.

About the role: We’re seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist to manage food sourcing and purchasing for this growing organisation. Reporting to the Plant Operations Manager and working closely with the Senior Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for a mix of operational and strategic procurement accountabilities. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure cost-efficiency, timely delivery, and exceptional quality of the raw materials and finished products portfolio.

This is a hybrid role (with flexibility to work from home up to two days a week) and offices based in the Western suburbs. 

Key Responsibilities: Lead food ingredient sourcing and purchasing activities. Create and execute purchase orders while liaising with internal stakeholders to understand requirements. Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best value and quality. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and develop strategic sourcing plans for key food categories. Balance tactical day-to-day  with strategic procurement initiatives. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and ensure inventory levels align with production needs.

About you:

We’re looking for candidates with the following experience and attributes: Strong background in food procurement and sourcing. Ability to thrive in an agile environment with a proactive, can-do attitude. Experience balancing tactical operations and long-term strategic initiatives. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

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Contact Christine Armadass on 0483952152 for a confidential discussion now.