Commodity And Risk Manager

Bega Cheese; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Salary continuance insurance

Wellbeing portal

Community involvement

Job summary

The Bega Group in Melbourne seeks a commercially minded Commodity & Risk Manager to turn market insights into business value. You will manage commodity exposure, support ingredient procurement and sales strategy, and drive sustainable performance across our FMCG portfolio.

You will partner with stakeholders across the business, influence strategic decisions, and lead risk governance while delivering clear, actionable insights on market trends and opportunities in a collaborative, high-performing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commodity trading, procurement or risk management.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets and risk principles.
• Data analysis and translating complex data into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity risk strategies to manage price volatility including derivatives.
• Monitor markets and provide insights, forecasts and recommendations for decisions.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise sourcing and risk activities.
• Lead portfolio analysis and reporting with clear insights on trends, exposures and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in commodity planning, supply chain and risk governance.

Skills

Commodity trading

Risk management

Procurement

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/SC

Tools

Excel

Market analysis tools

Job description

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

• Shape commodity strategy and navigate market risk
• Turn market insights into commercial outcomes
• Join an iconic Australian FMCG company and make a lasting impact

The Role

Are you a commercially minded professional who thrives on turning market insights into business value? Do you enjoy building strong relationships, solving complex challenges and helping teams make confident, data-driven decisions?

We're seeking a Commodity & Risk Manager to play a pivotal role in managing commodity exposure, supporting ingredient procurement and sales strategy and driving sustainable business performance. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with stakeholders across the business, influence strategic decisions and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity risk management strategies to manage price volatility including the use of derivative products to secure operating margins, and support business objectives across key commodity categories
• Monitor commodity and financial markets, providing timely insights, forecasts and recommendations to support commercial decision-making
• Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external market participants to optimise sourcing, contracting and risk mitigation activities
• Lead portfolio analysis and reporting, delivering clear, actionable insights on market trends, exposures, performance and opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across commodity planning, supply chain optimisation and risk governance processes

About you

• Proven experience in commodity trading, commodity management, procurement, risk management or a related commercial role
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, risk management principles and financial market dynamics
• Demonstrated capability in data analysis, forecasting and translating complex information into practical business recommendations
• Experience working across supply chain, logistics or commercial operations, with a collaborative and stakeholder-focused approach
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment Police check.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.