At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best
Join Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) and lead strategic procurement initiatives that drive value innovation and sustainability across our Corporate Services Marketing IT and Utilities categories.
About the Role
As Procurement Manager Corporate you will play a pivotal leadership role in developing and executing procurement-led strategies that align with SDAs business objectives. You'll be a trusted commercial partner delivering market-leading solutions and driving continuous improvement across procurement functions across Corporate Services Marketing IT and Utilities categories.
This role requires a strong strategic mindset stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement category plans that support SDAs goals including spend analysis risk mitigation supplier selection and performance tracking.
* Stakeholder Engagement : Provide expert commercial advice to internal stakeholders enabling informed decision-making.
* Supplier Management : Lead RFPs negotiate complex contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance and value delivery.
* Sustainability & Risk : Ensure procurement practices meet environmental commercial and operational objectives while minimizing risk.
* Continuous Improvement : Collaborate with the Enablement function to streamline procurement processes and implement best-in-class systems.
Success in this Role Means
* Delivering strategic sourcing benefits and market-leading solutions.
* Achieving KPIs and financial performance targets.
* Building trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
* Reducing commercial risk and enhancing SDAs reputation for procurement excellence.
Skills & Experience
* Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
* Experience: Minimum 3 years in procurement ideally with exposure to a complex large-scale organization.
Expertise
* Strategic sourcing and procurement methodology
* Contract and supplier management
* Commodity risk and energy market understanding
* Proficiency in SAP ARIBA Excel Word and PowerPoint
* Strong analytical and negotiation skills
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex agreements
* Experience in presenting to Senior Stakeholders
As a leading dairy processor in Australia Saputo produces markets and distributes a variety of products with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale Liddells CHEER Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
Required Experience
Manager
Key Skills
Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, HR Sourcing, Procurement Management, Supply Chain Experience, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, E-procurement, negotiation, Contracts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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