Strategic Procurement Manager – Supply Chain & Sourcing

Saputo; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Procurement Manager – Supply Chain based at Freshwater Place, Southbank, Melbourne. You will lead category strategies, manage tenders, negotiate agreements, and work with Operations, Finance and Customer Service to balance cost, service, risk and supply continuity.

You will bring proven category management across multiple categories, strong analytical and commercial skills, and proficiency in SAP and ARIBA.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within large, complex organisations.
• Proven category management and strategic sourcing across multiple categories in supply chain or logistics.
• Led tenders and RFPs; negotiated 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies backed by spend analysis and supplier risk assessment.
• Lead supplier selection, tenders and RFP processes for assigned categories.
• Negotiate complex commercial and contractual agreements with suppliers.
• Deliver category KPIs including cost savings and service improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships to protect supply assurance and continuity.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Procurement experience

SAP/ARIBA proficiency

SAP TM experience

Tools

SAP

ARIBA

SAP TM

Job description

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Procurement Manager – Supply Chain based at Freshwater Place, Southbank, Melbourne. You will lead category strategies, manage tenders, negotiate agreements, and work with Operations, Finance and Customer Service to balance cost, service, risk and supply continuity.

You will bring proven category management across multiple categories, strong analytical and commercial skills, and proficiency in SAP and ARIBA.