Vinarchy - Redefining wine. Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy brings the best of these historic wine businesses into an exciting future, as one, new, exceptional global wine company.
Managing the entire wine supply chain - from grape to glass - Vinarchy produces wine in Australia, Recent Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, with employees in almost every continent around the world.
Vinarchy’s diversified portfolio includes our global pillars Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, and Campo Viejo, alongside growth drivers - Grant Burge Wines, Stoneleigh, Jam Shed, Brancott Estate, Mud House, St Hugo, St Hallett and Petaluma - that are accelerating the category globally.
Croser, Tatachilla, Greasy Fingers, Cupio, Tapabrava, Castillo de Ibiza, J-Harden and Dolly Wines are the future stars driving the industry forward, while Ysios, Church Road and Bay of Fires are fine wine jewels crafted by some of the world’s best winemakers.
Innovative, ambitious and imaginative, Vinarchy challenges the conventions of the industry to lead, shape and grow the future of the wine category.
Job Description
The Materials Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational purchasing function, ensuring that all materials required for production—such as bottles, labels, closures, and other dry goods—are ordered, expedited, and delivered on time and in full (OTIF). This role ensures purchasing activities are executed in alignment with strategic procurement agreements and production timelines.
Your Key Accountabilities
- Operational Purchasing : Oversee the creation and management of purchase orders in line with production plans and MRP signals. Ensure timely and accurate ordering of materials for production. Collaborate closely with the Planning Supervisor & team to ensure the delivery of dry goods on time and in full, aligned with production plans, forecasts, and bulk wine availability.
- Supplier Coordination & Tactical Support : Conduct regular (weekly) operational meetings with key suppliers to review order status, upcoming requirements, and delivery risks. Resolve short-term supply issues in coordination with planning, logistics, and warehousing teams.
- Co-Pack Management : Manage relationships with external co-pack partners, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring timely and high-quality co-pack operations. Collaborate with co-pack partners to align on production schedules, quality standards, and process improvements.
- Team Leadership : Manage and support a team of 4 direct reports (Material Requirements Planners). Set clear priorities and ensure consistent execution of purchasing tasks. Provide coaching, development, and performance management.
- Reporting & Metrics : Maintain and report on purchasing KPIs including order accuracy, OTIF performance, and expediting effectiveness. Provide weekly updates to Procurement Manager ANZ on supply status and risk areas.
Your Knowledge and Skills
- Competencies : Detail-oriented and deadline-driven. Able to balance operational urgency with long-term supplier collaboration. Confident in leading a team and driving daily execution. Proactive communicator and reliable under pressure.
- Preferred : Experience with JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems. Understanding of procurement strategy and contract execution. Strong problem-solving and expediting capability.
Essential Qualifications
- 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain operations, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG.
- Experience managing a team and working in ERP/MRP environments.
- Strong understanding of supplier lead times, order cycles, and inventory impact.
- Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in wine, food, or beverage industry highly regarded.
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📌 Material Purchasing Manager
🏢 Vinarchy
📍 Australia