Are you ready to shape the future of food procurement at one of Australia's most iconic FMCG companies? Goodman Fielder is seeking a Procurement Specialist - Ingredients to join our energetic team and drive commercial value through strategic sourcing of food ingredients from both local and international suppliers.
This is a high-impact role that blends category management, supplier relationship building, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our products are delivered with the right cost, quality, and risk profile—while unlocking future opportunities for innovation and growth.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supplier Management: Act as the key day-to-day contact for local ingredient suppliers, managing relationships, following up on supply issues, and ensuring smooth delivery on business requirements.
- Contract & Documentation Support: Maintain accurate supplier agreements, compliance records, and other documentation to ensure all information is current and accessible.
- Cost Savings Initiatives: Own and deliver on project-based work, identifying and executing cost savings opportunities to bring value to the overall business.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D;, Planning, finance, marketing, and quality to coordinate supplier information and support projects requiring ingredients inputs.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare supplier performance reports, category data, and insights to support business reviews and procurement decision-making.
- Process & Compliance: Ensure procurement processes are followed, support audits, and contribute to improving efficiency in supplier and contract management.
- Team Support: Provide reliable and organized support to the procurement team, taking ownership of administrative tasks and contributing to smooth supplier management across the business.
What You'll Bring
- 1-3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles (ideally in food ingredients or FMCG).
- Strong analytical skills and experience managing supplier relationships and small projects.
- A degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, or a related field.
- Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
About Us
Goodman Fielder is a leading regional food company across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific, delivering some of Australia's most iconic and trusted brands.
We believe that success comes down to our people. We're driven by our values - Create Clarity, Better Together, Own It, and Collective Curiosity - and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Why Goodman Fielder?
- Iconic brands - Work with some of Australia's most trusted and loved food brands.
- Career growth & development - Genuine progression pathways across functions, brands, and countries.
- Supportive culture - Flexible working options and a collaborative, values-driven team.
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📌 Procurement Specialist
🏢 Goodman Fielder
📍 City of Sydney