Procurement Specialist

Andrews Meat; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Australia in Melbourne seeks a Raw Meat Procurement Specialist to manage internal and external supply of raw materials, ensuring specifications and cost targets are met. You will work with Operations, Quality, Finance, and NPD to drive procurement efficiency and innovation.

The role reports to the Head of Value Added and requires a strong background in meat procurement, data analytics, and supplier negotiations. Join a leading protein business with a focus on cost optimisation and quality.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Professional procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS) will be highly regarded.
• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or sales within meat/food sectors.
• Strong knowledge of raw meat specs, yields, grading, and quality.
• Ability to model costs and forecast supply and demand.
• Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive outcomes.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder negotiation skills.
• Advanced Excel and data reporting skills.
• Experience with HACCP, GMP, traceability and regulatory labelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw meat procurement across internal and external channels to ensure availability and cost efficiency.
• Develop supplier strategies, negotiate contracts, monitor markets, and optimise total cost of ownership.
• Drive supplier and internal performance via data-driven analysis of yields and quality.
• Provide procurement forecasting and reporting to support production planning and budgeting.
• Collaborate with NPD and Quality to align material specs with product development and food safety standards.

Skills

CIPS qualification

Procurement strategy

Cost modelling

Forecasting

Negotiation

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Stakeholder management

Excel (Advanced)

Food safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Agribusiness, Food Science or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Procurement Specialist

Plant/Site: HO Melb Rivalea

Date Posted: 24 Aug 2026

About Us

JBS Pork Australia is Australia's leading integrated agri-food company, supplying high-quality pork products to domestic and export markets through a network of farming, processing, and distribution sites across NSW and Victoria. As part of the global JBS Group, we offer diverse career opportunities and the chance to contribute to a sustainable, innovative protein business.

Our mission is to be the best in all that we do, delivering superior products and services, building trusted supplier partnerships, and creating a better future for our people.

About the Role

We are seeking a Raw Meat Procurement Specialist to join our Melbourne-based team at Laverton. Reporting to the Head of Value Added, this role is responsible for managing the supply of raw materials from both internal operations (boning room and processing plant) and external suppliers, ensuring product specifications are met while optimising cost and supply performance.

You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Quality, Finance, and New Product Development (NPD), to support efficient procurement processes, drive continuous improvement, and identify opportunities for innovation.

Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Manage raw meat procurement across internal and external supply channels, ensuring consistent availability, specification compliance, cost efficiency, and alignment with manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing and supplier strategies, including contract negotiations, commodity market monitoring, risk management, and optimisation of total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Drive supplier and internal performance improvement by analysing yields, quality, and processing efficiency, using data-driven insights to improve outcomes and reduce material costs.
• Provide procurement forecasting and reporting, delivering accurate short and long-term supply forecasts to support production planning, budgeting, and capacity management.
• Partner with New Product Development (NPD) and Quality teams to define cost-effective raw material specifications, support product innovation initiatives, and ensure supplier compliance with quality and food safety standards.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Agribusiness, Food Science, or a related discipline. Professional procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS) will be highly regarded.
• 5+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or sales within the meat, seafood, food manufacturing, or agribusiness sectors.
• Strong understanding of raw meat specifications, yields, grading systems, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated analytical capability, including cost modelling, supply and demand planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive commercial outcomes through data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and present complex information to both internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach, continuous improvement mindset, and proactive problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge of food industry compliance frameworks, including HACCP, GMP, traceability requirements, and regulatory labelling standards.
• Experience working within integrated protein, food manufacturing, or agricultural supply chain environments.

If you're looking for an opportunity to play a key role in a leading food manufacturing business and influence sourcing strategy, cost optimisation, and product innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Scam Alert

Fraudulent job advertisements and recruitment scams are becoming increasingly common. JBS Australia will never ask job applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment, or provide banking or financial information as part of the recruitment process.

To protect yourself, only apply for roles advertised through the official JBS Australia Careers website and verify that any recruitment communications come from legitimate JBS Australia sources. If you are unsure about a job advertisement or have concerns about a recruitment-related communication, please contact [e-mail].