Are you a Strategic Sourcing Manager or Procurement Category Manager looking for a change or thinking about taking the plunge into the corporate animal health & pet food world?
We have the paw-some opportunity you've been looking for!We are on the hunt for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team based in our Crows Nest office.This role is responsible for developing, validating, communicating and implementing raw material specific sourcing strategies that provide competitive advantage and deliver the highest overall benefit to business results.
Through the use of the Strategic Sourcing process, this position will drive value add, process improvement, and innovation opportunities across Raw Materials.About your role Lead strategic sourcing for Raw Materials, ensuring competitive, optimized procurement aligned with business goals.
Manage supplier selection, risk assessment, and performance, ensuring compliance with KPIs and procurement policies.
Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities, optimize supply, and enhance category management.
Drive demand and risk management strategies to ensure cost efficiency and supply security.
Collaborate with R&D to optimize raw material use and minimize working capital requirements.
Support and implement responsible sourcing and sustainability initiatives across supply chains.
Align procurement strategies with business objectives, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
Identify and implement supply chain improvements for greater efficiency and performance.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, addressing risks proactively.
Monitor and report procurement performance, ensuring alignment with processes and objectives.
What will help you succeed Approximately 3-5 years' experience in a similar role (years are less important than skillset and alignment with our values) Excellent stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral), high-level interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
A strong team player, ready to be part of our pack, working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
Technical Raw Materials experience Strong financial acumen– key business drivers, budgeting and forecasting.
Good understanding of legal systems, processes and supply agreements.
Demonstrated successful use of TCO analysis, risk management, responsible sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
Strong understanding of the value chain in an FMCG or manufacturing environment, plan, source, make, deliver.
Passionate about sustainability and the prosperity we can deliver to people, pets our planet.
What we're aboutWelcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.
Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand's pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition.
Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.
Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods.
We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things.
We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature's Gift, V.I.P.
Petfoods, Love 'Em, & Fussy Cat!Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia and Europe.
With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!)
and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.What's next?If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you!We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Diversity's not a buzzword here, it's in our DNA.
Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better.
That's why we're committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills.
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