Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team based in our Crows Nest office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, validate, communicate and implement raw material specific sourcing strategies to provide competitive advantage and deliver highest overall benefit to business results.
* 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.
Requirements
* Approximately 3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
* 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.
About Us
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.
RPF has been Australia and New Zealand's pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition since 1994.
We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.