NPD Buyer

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage retailer in Queensland is seeking an experienced Buyer focused on New Product Development. You will lead procurement efforts and manage supplier relationships to deliver innovative menu items. Candidates with experience in purchasing and supplier management are encouraged to apply. This full-time hybrid position offers the opportunity to work closely with culinary teams and influence product development.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and supplier management.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive innovation.
• Ability to build productive partnerships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for new product development.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and manage supplier spend.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with culinary teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and forecast demand.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication skills

Time management

Market analysis

Job description

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We are currently searching for an experienced Buyer, with a focus on New Product Development, to join our team. Reporting to the ANZ Procurement Manager, you will take responsibility for the new product development supply chain. Partnering closely with our culinary team, you will manage new and existing supplier partnerships, lead negotiations and source the required raw product and packaging required for our product range.

This is a permanent, full time position located in our Hamilton Support Office. This is a hybrid position with 80% of your time in office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for new product development, including ingredient selection, supplier onboarding and managing timelines to deliver innovative menu items.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and manage a supplier spend across food and packaging categories in Australia and New Zealand.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, ANZ regulatory standards and sustainability targets, while supporting certification processes.
• Collaborate with culinary teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to align on product requirements and communicate updates to franchisees.
• Monitor market trends and forecast demand to identify emerging products and optimise procurement strategies.
• Drive cost optimisation and maintain pricing documentation, including analysis for finance and auditing purposes.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and foster innovation to improve quality, reduce costs and enhance commercial benefits.
• Represent procurement in franchisee meetings and special projects, including sustainability and ESG initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, including supplier management, negotiation and contract management.
• A refined commercial acumen, with the ability to drive innovation and cost efficiency through the procurement cycle.
• An innate ability to build highly productive and trusted partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly refined communication, time management, influencing and negotiation skills.

Experience in the food and beverage retail industry will be looked on favourably.

About Domino’s Pizza Enterprises

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is the master franchise holder for Domino’s across 12 counties in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Boasting a global footprint of more than 3,800 stores, we are proud to be the largest franchisee for the Domino’s brand in the world.

We are committed to using our business as a force for good and standing for something more than just ‘pizza’. We want the world to be a better place because we exist. We are laser focused on helping our people grow and prosper, on delivering fast, high-quality food that is sustainably sourced, and on substantially reducing our carbon footprint.

Join us, as we shape the future of food through technology.

Senior and Employment Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Supply Chain
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retail