Head of Procurement & Supply Chain — Strategic Growth Leader

Retail Zoo Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

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Job summary

Retail Zoo Pty Ltd. in Melbourne is seeking a strategic Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to shape and lead procurement and supply chain strategy for its multi-brand portfolio.

You will drive commercial performance, negotiate with suppliers, and build a high-performing team across ingredients, packaging, logistics and indirect spend. Reporting to the CEO and working with the executive team and boards, you will translate strategy into measurable outcomes, optimise costs, and safeguard supply

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement and/or supply chain experience with senior leadership exposure.
• Proven track record in delivering measurable commercial outcomes through procurement strategies.
• Strong experience in sourcing, negotiations, category management and contracts.
• Experience leading teams and driving organizational change.
• Excellent commercial acumen balancing cost, quality, service and risk.
• Ability to influence executive-level stakeholders and boards.
• Experience in QSR, FMCG, retail or multi-site franchises preferred.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, procurement or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the group's procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Lead strategic sourcing and category management across ingredients, packaging, logistics, equipment, facilities and indirect spend.
• Drive commercial negotiations, supplier partnerships and contract management.
• Identify and deliver cost optimisation initiatives while balancing quality and service.
• Oversee supply chain planning, forecasting, inventory management and distribution performance.
• Strengthen procurement governance, supplier risk management and continuous improvement.
• Partner with CEO, executive leadership team and Board, providing strategic insights, commercial recommendations and performance reporting.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team, building capability and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement strategy

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cost optimisation

Change management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, procurement or related field

Job description

Retail Zoo Pty Ltd. in Melbourne is seeking a strategic Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to shape and lead procurement and supply chain strategy for its multi-brand portfolio.

You will drive commercial performance, negotiate with suppliers, and build a high-performing team across ingredients, packaging, logistics and indirect spend. Reporting to the CEO and working with the executive team and boards, you will translate strategy into measurable outcomes, optimise costs, and safeguard supply