Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager

Petstock Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Petstock Group in Melbourne is seeking a commercially driven sourcing professional to own sourcing and supply chain outcomes across our private-label pet food and accessories range. You will manage suppliers, negotiate strong commercial terms and oversee end-to-end product flow into distribution centres, ensuring availability and quality for pets across Australia.

You will lead negotiations, identify cost savings, and collaborate with merchandising and Quality teams to deliver successful product

Qualifications

• Proven sourcing or supply chain experience within retail, FMCG or a complex commercial environment.
• Strong experience managing domestic and international suppliers.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and cost management.
• Experience in inventory planning, replenishment and international freight.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or replenishment systems.

Responsibilities

• Source, assess and onboard high-performing domestic and international suppliers.
• Lead pricing negotiations and establish competitive commercial agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and evaluate total landed costs.
• Manage purchasing, order confirmations and delivery into distribution centres.
• Drive improvements across supplier performance, DIFOT, fill rates and inventory health.
• Anticipate supply risks and implement recovery and contingency plans.
• Partner with merchandising, replenishment and suppliers to deliver product launches.
• Work with Quality and Technical teams to support compliance, responsible sourcing and product quality.
• Guide and support the Shipping Coordinator across freight and delivery priorities.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiations

ERP systems

Excel skills

Inventory planning

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Petstock Group in Melbourne is seeking a commercially driven sourcing professional to own sourcing and supply chain outcomes across our private-label pet food and accessories range. You will manage suppliers, negotiate strong commercial terms and oversee end-to-end product flow into distribution centres, ensuring availability and quality for pets across Australia.

You will lead negotiations, identify cost savings, and collaborate with merchandising and Quality teams to deliver successful product