Strategic Procurement Specialist – Sourcing & Cost Savings

JDE Peet's; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in Sydney is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will support sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities across direct and indirect spend, ensuring supply continuity and value creation.

You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers, lead RFx activities, manage supplier performance, and contribute to governance and reporting. Experience in FMCG/ERP systems is valued.

Qualifications

• In-depth procurement, sourcing, purchasing or category management experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sourcing and tender activities (RFx).
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to meet quality, service and cost targets.
• Support contract negotiations and supplier agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Sales.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

JDE Peet’s in Sydney is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will support sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities across direct and indirect spend, ensuring supply continuity and value creation.

You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers, lead RFx activities, manage supplier performance, and contribute to governance and reporting. Experience in FMCG/ERP systems is valued.