Procurement Category Manager

Vittoria Food and Beverage; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Catered lunches on Fridays

Unlimited barista-made coffee

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vittoria Food and Beverage in Silverwater, NSW, seeks a Procurement Category Manager to own end-to-end supply planning, placing orders and tracking shipments with local and international suppliers. You’ll collaborate with warehouse, production and sales to align supply with demand.

With 8+ years in FMCG and strong Excel/forecasting skills (Demand Solutions), you’ll drive improvements, manage stock levels and contribute to growth in a fast-paced, family-owned business.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in supply chain, purchasing or inventory in FMCG food/bev.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with international suppliers and shipping.
• Proficient in Excel and forecasting systems (Demand Solutions).

Responsibilities

• Place and track POs with local and international suppliers.
• Follow up on shipments and supplier commitments.
• Monitor inventory levels and flag stock risks.
• Engage suppliers to resolve delivery issues.
• Maintain records of POs, shipments and communications.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, sales, demand planning.
• Support process improvements in purchasing and supply planning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Excel

Forecasting systems

Communication skills

Multitasking

Supplier management

Problem solving

Tools

Demand Solutions

Job description

Vittoria Food and Beverage - Silverwater NSW

We’re a privately held family business successfully competing against some of the biggest multinationals in the world. As Australia’s No. 1 Pure Coffee Company*, we’ve built brands into internationally recognised household names like Vittoria Coffee, Jarlsberg Cheese, and Santa Vittoria mineral water. We are a fast-moving, innovative, market-leading business with a strong entrepreneurial culture.

Vittoria Food & Beverage is embarking on an exciting new phase of growth. To support this journey, we are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Category Manager to join our Purchasing team at our Head Office in Silverwater, NSW.

About the Role

As our new Procurement Category Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods from suppliers to our warehouses, supporting optimal stock levels across our product categories. This is a hands-on, operational role where you’ll have end-to-end ownership of the supply planning process-from placing purchase orders and following up on shipments, to strong engagement with suppliers and collaborating with internal teams.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of suppliers and product categories, providing you with visibility across multiple iconic brands. You’ll have the autonomy to make a real impact, all while being supported by a passionate, close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Place and track purchase orders with local and international suppliers.
• Follow up on shipments, deliveries, and supplier commitments.
• Monitor inventory levels and flag potential stock risks or delays.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and ensure timely supply.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, shipments, and supplier communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams (warehouse, production, sales, demand planning) to align supply with business needs.
• Support process improvements in purchasing and supply planning.

About You

• 8+ years experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory coordination, or a similar operational role, within FMCG, within food and beverage.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Proficiency in Excel and forecasting systems (e.g., Demand Solutions).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Comfortable working with international suppliers and navigating shipping processes.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to follow-ups and issue resolution.
• A desire to broaden your responsibilities and make a visible impact in a growing business.

Why Join Us?

Broader Scope & Ownership: Work across multiple brands and categories within multiple iconic well-known food and beverage brands, with end-to-end responsibility for supply planning and supplier management.

Culture & Growth: Be part of a values-driven, entrepreneurial team where your contributions are recognised and you have real opportunities for career progression.

Work-Life Balance & Perks: Enjoy free onsite parking, complimentary catered lunches on Fridays, unlimited barista-made coffee every day, and generous staff discounts.

Make a Difference: Join a business where your work directly supports the success of some of Australia’s leading food and beverage brands.

Significantly less bureaucracy and red tape than our competitors

The opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s best chefs, iconic restaurants, and cafes.

Opportunity to make a difference and give back to the community through charity initiatives.

A remuneration package commensurate with experience

Generous staff discounts on all products

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, family-owned Australian business, with offices throughout Australia, USA and New Zealand.

*Source: IRI Scan Data, Pure Coffee, Value Sales MAT to 30.10.26 (Dollars)