Overview
Join Marley Spoon and help us revolutionise the way people shop, cook and eat across Marley Spoon and Dinnerly. Recognised by the AFR as one of the Best Places To Work in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods, we offer flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive work environment. This role is for a Senior Sourcing Manager, maternity cover until August 2026.
As Senior Sourcing Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the strategic management plan for fresh produce categories within Marley Spoon. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll lead sourcing initiatives from our Melbourne Fulfilment Centre in Altona North (VIC 3025) and ensure customers receive the freshest, highest-quality produce.
Responsibilities
- Category Leadership: Maintain and execute category plans for fresh produce, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategy and ongoing business priorities.
- Market Insight: Analyse produce seasonality, supply risks, and pricing trends to inform category strategies.
- Supplier Management: Negotiate, onboard, and manage growers and suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and value.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Culinary, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality teams to optimise sourcing outcomes.
- Tendering & Contracts: Lead RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiate long-term agreements, and execute commercial opportunities.
- Cost & Analytics: Control category spend, achieve COGS reduction targets, and drive long-term procurement savings.
- Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure supplier compliance with environmental and packaging standards, while embedding sustainability initiatives.
- Innovation & Growth: Support NPD and product commercialisation through strategic supplier partnerships.
This Is You
- Tertiary qualified in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and/or Business Administration
- 5–7 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing, ideally within Manufacturing, Retail, or FMCG
- Proven expertise in food ingredient procurement (Fresh Produce, Grocery, Food Service)
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to “read” the market
- Sound understanding of Commercial and Contract Law
- Familiarity with supplier management tools (e.g. ERP, Foods Connected)
- Skilled accreditation (e.g. CIPS) is a plus
Perks And Benefits
- Enjoy discounted Marley Spoon boxes, conveniently delivered to your doorstep.
- Access an extra 6 days of Annual Leave per year.
- Get formal training and development with 5 paid training days each year.
- Experience autonomy in every role - act in an environment where we get things done without having formal hurdles.
- Flat hierarchies and great team spirit.
- Open, diverse, and inclusive workplace with over 50 nationalities.
- Opportunity to learn and explore across different functions and departments, nurturing continuous growth and development.
- 24/7 health and well-being support through Sonder.
Our mantra is that growth is a shared journey. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment where everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential.
Note: This description reflects the content of the original job listing and is not intended to alter the stated requirements or responsibilities.
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📌 Senior Sourcing Manager (Fresh Produce)
🏢 Marley Spoon
📍 Australia