Own Brand Sourcing Manager - Hawthorn East
Coles Group is a trusted Australian retailer serving communities since 1914.
We are a top 30-listed company on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands.
This role is based in Hawthorn East and sits in the Commercial team, reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager.
About The Team
Our Commercial team is a large, close-knit group of trading experts focused on shaping the future of Coles.
We value long-lasting supplier relationships, new ideas, and collaboration across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.
We embrace diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience across business units.
About The Role
This role is pivotal in optimizing spend and our commercial position across Coles Own Brand product lines.
You will
Execute sourcing and procurement plans to drive end-to-end efficiency and COGS savings
Support Own Brand volume and market share growth by enabling strategic sourcing aligned to the Simply and Value Strategy, improving Merch P&L
Deliver commercial outcomes to meet Better Buying EBIT targets
Implement a consistent COGS framework to improve profitability without compromising quality or availability
Leverage data and cost inputs to prioritise COGS initiatives, integrating critical path management with agile execution
Actively engage and partner with stakeholders on category planning, supplier strategies and enterprise procurement priorities
Expand supplier options to create competitive tension and bridge the gap between 'should cost' and 'could cost'
Improve ways of working and align on clear and communicated RACI between Strategic Sourcing, Value Added Sourcing, BUs and Own Brand teams
About You And Your Skills
The role requires a strategic procurement professional who understands strategic sourcing and category management principles, with a high degree of influencing and an entrepreneurial mindset to challenge the traditional procurement approach.
You'll also have
Extensive experience in general procurement activities including sourcing, value optimisation and management of category planning and processes
Experience leading commercial negotiations across multiple categories, jurisdictions and stakeholder groups
Strong business acumen and negotiation skills gained in major projects and contract negotiations
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Developed presentation and facilitation skills
What's in it for you?
Flexible working options with hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance
Office perks including gym facilities, free parking, a BBQ area, and access to Coles product sampling and other on-site facilities
Discounts: 5% year-round on supermarket and liquor purchases, with periodic double discounts (10%) and exclusive member offers
Recognition through Coles values via the MyThanks platform, with points redeemable for gifts and gift cards
Learning and development opportunities with various career programs and role-specific training
Paid parental leave for permanent team members
Investment in your future with the Coles Group employee share plan
About The Recruitment Process
Coles is committed to diversity, inclusion and a respectful workplace.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability.
For information, visit the Our Recruitment Process section of our careers site or email .
Job ID 164007
Employment Type: Full time
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