Overview
Senior Sourcing Manager opportunity at Marley Spoon, covering two brands: Marley Spoon and Dinnerly. This full-time maternity-cover role oversees the strategic management plan for fresh produce categories from the Melbourne Fulfilment Centre in Altona North (VIC 3025). The role focuses on sourcing initiatives to ensure customers receive the freshest, highest-quality produce, in a flexible and inclusive environment recognised by the AFR as a Best Place To Work in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods.
Please note: this is a maternity cover until August 2026.
Responsibilities
- Category Leadership: Maintain and execute category plans for fresh produce, aligning with sourcing strategy and 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, embedding sustainability initiatives.
- Innovation & Growth: Support NPD and product commercialisation through strategic supplier partnerships.
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
- 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)
- Professional 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 formal hurdles.
- Flat hierarchies and strong team spirit.
- Open, diverse, and inclusive workplace with over 50 nationalities.
- Opportunities to learn across different functions and departments to support growth.
- 24/7 health and well-being support through Sonder, helping you stay well in and out of the office.
Our mantra is that growth is a shared journey. We aim to provide a supportive environment where everyone can flourish and reach their full potential.
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