Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Metcash: Purpose-Driven Hiring l Inclusive Teams l Strategic Sourcing l Leading with Impact
At Metcash, you're part of something bigger.
We've got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.
When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to grow your career with tailored development programs, thrive your way with flexible work options, and make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team.
About the Opportunity
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain management?
Join Metcash as a Supply Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract, where you'll play a crucial role in fostering strong supplier relationships and ensuring seamless service for customers.
In this role, you will manage supplier engagement and collaborate with Metcash's internal teams to deliver optimal service, cost efficiency, and inventory outcomes.
Your expertise will contribute to the success of Metcash, its customers, and the broader supplier community.
In this Role
Mentor and support Integrated Supplier Partnership Planners and Supply Planners, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in Metcash systems and processes.
Represent Metcash's internal teams, including State Teams and National Trading Teams, in supplier discussions to ensure optimised inventory outcomes.
Identify key suppliers, anticipate supply challenges, and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
Oversee the exchange of vital supply chain data between Metcash and Distribution Centre (DC) suppliers, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Lead collaboration sessions between Metcash Trading and Replenishment Teams, Supplier Account Managers, and Supply Chain experts.
Drive service, inventory, and cost improvements in line with Metcash's KPIs and strategic goals.
Manage shared forecasting efforts between Metcash and suppliers, ensuring proactive planning and alignment.
Lead major initiatives such as seasonal launches, supplier-led projects, promotions, IT upgrades, and store openings/closures to deliver best-in-class results.
Act as the key link between supplier logistics teams and Metcash's supply chain operations.
Serve as a subject-matter expert, driving key project initiatives to improve processes and operational efficiency.
You're Likely a Match If
Proven experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within Retail or FMCG with a focus on supply chain and planning.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing teams to achieve operational success.
Skilled in negotiation, influence, and effective communication at all levels.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building across locations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for optimal inventory management in a fast-paced environment.
Expertise in supplier management, including onboarding, relationship management, and performance optimisation.
What's On Offer
Extra Leave: 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually.
Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers.
Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion.
Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA *********).
Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited.
About Us
Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.
We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities.
Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Wholesale
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