Overview
Senior Sourcing Manager role at Marley Spoon, based in Sydney (Alexandria), focusing on strategic management of food categories. This is a full-time role with Marley Spoon and Dinnerly brands, offering flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive work environment.
Your role and responsibilities
- Category Leadership: Develop and execute 1–3 year category plans aligned with our sourcing strategy.
- Market Expertise: Analyse industry trends, risks, and opportunities to drive category strategies.
- Supplier Management: Build strong supplier partnerships, lead negotiations, and oversee supplier performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Culinary, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance) to deliver business outcomes.
- Cost Optimisation: Drive cost reductions, manage category spend, and implement long-term savings strategies.
- Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure regulatory and sustainability requirements are met, while enhancing packaging, quality, and customer experience.
- Innovation & Growth: Scout, onboard, and commercialise recent suppliers and products to support growth objectives.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and/or Business Administration
- 5–7 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing, ideally within Manufacturing, Retail, or FMCG
- 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)
- Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPS) is a plus
Perks and benefits
- Discounted Marley Spoon boxes delivered to your doorstep
- Access an extra 6 days of Annual Leave per year
- 5 paid training days each year for formal training and development
- Autonomy in every role with a practical, outcome-focused environment
- Flat hierarchies and strong team spirit
- Open, diverse, and inclusive workplace with over 50 nationalities
- In-office test kitchen to sample latest recipes
- Opportunities to learn across different functions and departments
- 24/7 health and well-being support through Sonder
- Parental Leave including $7.5k childcare pay for eligible employees
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.
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📌 Senior Sourcing Manager
🏢 Marley Spoon
📍 Sydney