Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Carman's has been a delicious labour of love for 30 years, growing across multiple channels with breakfast and snacking portfolios in both domestic and international markets.
A great success story, Carman's is a 100% Australian owned family business that manufactures all products locally.What does my day look like?We are seeking a passionate, energetic and experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join our brilliant team.
The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborate closely with cross-functional team members in executing your role.Based in Huntingdale at our amazing HQ, this position will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic sourcing plan with a focus on the end-to-end "total cost" of doing business as we continue our growth.What You'll Do:Shape sustainable and competitive sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations across the business through understanding of key cost drivers, risk and mitigation plans, industry trends and best practices, ensuring long-term pricing mechanisms and third-party relationship management.Identify and implement margin and order value opportunities, supply chain improvements and supplier development initiatives, with the ultimate goal of providing overall operational efficiency.Lead commercial contract management on strategic contracts and coordinate performance assessments cross-functionally.Provide best practice processes across the business, including ensuring efficiency for purchasing goods, materials, and services.Track and report benefits and savings outcomes based on implemented sourcing strategies.Assist with New Product Development to evaluate new SKUs and ensure competitive quotes are achieved.Work with the CFO to prepare negotiating strategies and lead negotiations on all procurement issues.What are we looking for?Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior Procurement role within an FMCG environment.Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as strong negotiation and facilitation skills to reach consensus, buy-in, and commitment from partners.Solid experience in procurement, buying, contract management, competitive price analysis, and/or supplier management, in a fast-paced FMCG environment working with co-manufacturers.Analytics and data-led pricing strategy, commercial acumen, total lifecycle costing, contract development, and negotiation expertise.Detailed knowledge of monitoring commodity input price fluctuations and availability (current and predictive) to help drive prices and improve margin negotiations.Strong people leadership capability with the ability to adapt to achieve desired objectives.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high-level problem solving abilities.What are we offering?Hybrid working arrangements (Tuesdays we are all in the office & eat lunch together!
).Our wellbeing program includes free weekly yoga, bootcamp, and meditation classes.
Team members are encouraged to use the gym at their leisure – we even have a sauna and massage room!
Oh, and sleep pods that were designed for NASA!Free parking directly opposite the building.Walking distance to Huntingdale train station.Free, barista-made coffee from the Carman's Kitchen Store via our Coffee Concierge service and an on-site chef who whips up fresh, healthy lunches daily.Free snacks, breakfast, and fruit.
You can also take home a bag of Carman's products each week.A day off on your birthday.Half day off quarterly to do your personal chores.Two doona days per year.Ongoing personal and professional development programs, catered to individual needs and aspirations.Volunteer days and activities.We are a social bunch!Please reply with a resume and a cover letter detailing why you are right for the Carman's crew.How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a Procurement Manager?Do you have experience in a role which requires relationship management experience?How many years' experience do you have in supply chain management (SCM)?What's your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.What can I earn as a Procurement Manager?
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