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?
How you will make contributions that matter
Join Saputo Dairy Australia as Procurement Manager – Supply Chain, based at our head office at Freshwater Place, Southbank. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager – Supply Chain, Third Party and Corporate, you will lead procurement strategies across complex supply chain categories, partnering with Operations, Finance and Customer Service to balance cost, service, risk and supply continuity. Key elements of your role will include:
Developing and executing category strategies backed by spend analysis, market intelligence and supplier risk assessment
Leading supplier selection, tenders and RFP processes for your categories
Negotiating complex commercial and contractual agreements, working closely with our Legal team
Delivering category KPIs including cost savings, cash flow benefits and service improvements
Managing supplier relationships and performance to protect supply assurance and business continuity
Ensuring compliance with procurement governance, policy and chain of responsibility obligations
Contributing to continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems and tools
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About you
Experience in Procurement, including experience in large, complex organisations
Proven category management and strategic sourcing experience across multiple categories, ideally within supply chain or logistics
Demonstrated success leading tenders and RFPs and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Strong analytical and commercial skills, with working knowledge of contract law
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
Proficiency in SAP and ARIBA; SAP TM experience highly regarded
We’ll support you with
The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values led company
A competitive annual salary
Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way
Ability to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program
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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.
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.
