Procurement Manager - Supply Chain

Saputo Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to contribute in a big

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Share Ownership Program

Competitive annual salary

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Procurement Manager – Supply Chain to lead procurement strategies across complex categories, partnering with Operations, Finance and Customer Service to balance cost, service, risk and supply continuity.

Based at Freshwater Place, Southbank, you will drive tenders, negotiations, KPI delivery, supplier performance, and governance compliance, while contributing to continuous procurement improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within large, complex organisations.
• Proven category management and strategic sourcing across multiple categories.
• Leadership of tenders and RFPs; negotiation of complex commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills; working knowledge of contract law.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies backed by spend analysis and supplier risk assessment.
• Lead supplier selection, tenders and RFP processes for assigned categories.
• Negotiate complex commercial contracts in partnership with Legal.
• Deliver category KPIs: cost savings, cash flow benefits, service improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships to protect supply continuity and performance.
• Ensure governance, policy compliance and chain of responsibility obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems and tools.

Skills

Experience in procurement

Category management

Tender & RFP leadership

Contract law knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Tools

SAP

ARIBA

SAP TM

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter

Join Saputo Dairy Australia as Procurement Manager – Supply Chain, based at our head office at Freshwater Place, Southbank. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager – Supply Chain, Third Party and Corporate, you will lead procurement strategies across complex supply chain categories, partnering with Operations, Finance and Customer Service to balance cost, service, risk and supply continuity. Key elements of your role will include:

• Developing and executing category strategies backed by spend analysis, market intelligence and supplier risk assessment
• Leading supplier selection, tenders and RFP processes for your categories
• Negotiating complex commercial and contractual agreements, working closely with our Legal team
• Delivering category KPIs including cost savings, cash flow benefits and service improvements
• Managing supplier relationships and performance to protect supply assurance and business continuity
• Ensuring compliance with procurement governance, policy and chain of responsibility obligations
• Contributing to continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems and tools

About you

• Experience in Procurement, including experience in large, complex organisations
• Proven category management and strategic sourcing experience across multiple categories, ideally within supply chain or logistics
• Demonstrated success leading tenders and RFPs and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Strong analytical and commercial skills, with working knowledge of contract law
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Proficiency in SAP and ARIBA; SAP TM experience highly regarded

We’ll support you with

• The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values led company
• A competitive annual salary
• Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way
• Ability to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.