About the role
We're looking for a commercially savvy Own Brand Sourcing Manager to join our team and drive strategic sourcing initiatives that unlock value, elevate performance, and support business growth. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering a significant cost of goods sold (COGS) program while strengthening supplier strategies, improving margins, and supporting the growth of Own Brand products. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure best-in-class sourcing practices, effective governance, and strong commercial outcomes.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver strategic sourcing initiatives to improve margins and unlock value
* Contribute to a large-scale COGS program and drive commercial outcomes
* Partner with stakeholders across Commercial, Own Brand, Supply Chain, Finance and Sustainability teams
* Lead sourcing strategies at SKU and broader category levels
* Strengthen supplier relationships and increase supplier choice
* Support growth of Own Brand portfolio and fixed-term agreements
* Embed best‐practice sourcing disciplines, processes, and tools (including digital/AI capabilities)
* Drive governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across sourcing activities
About you and your skills
* Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Marketing or related discipline
* Extensive experience in procurement, sourcing, and category management
* Proven track record leading complex commercial negotiations
* Strong knowledge of end-to-end sourcing and contracting processes
* Ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholder groups
* Experience working across multiple categories and dynamic environments
* Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value optimisation
What's in it for you?
* Flexible working options to support work‐life balance and hybrid working flexibility
* Office perks such as a gym facility, fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini‐Store, food hub with product sampling, school holiday program, etc.
* Discounts: eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on Supermarket and Liquor purchases, plus occasional double discount periods (10%) and hotdeals exclusive to members.
* Recognition: digital platform 'mythanks', accumulate points to redeem in online shop for gifts and electronic gift cards.
* Opportunities for learning and development: career development programs and job‐specific training.
* Paid parental leave for permanent team members.
* Investment in your future: annual team member share plan allows pre‐tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Group shares.
Employee Information
Job ID: ******
Employment Type: Full time
Recruitment and Equity
We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability.
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