Supply Chain Manager

Jivaro; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Short-term incentives (STI)

Growth phase opportunity

Job summary

Jivaro in Australia is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, warehousing and distribution across a national restaurant network. This hands-on leadership role balances cost control with quality and compliance, and partners with franchise teams and suppliers to keep operations running smoothly.

You will oversee day-to-day supply chain activities, negotiate supplier terms, monitor performance, manage forecasts and drive process

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement or logistics management, ideally within hospitality, food service or a multi-site environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Solid understanding of food safety, quality assurance and traceability standards.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supply chain activities across procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, warehousing and distribution logistics.
• Implement approved supply chain plans, priorities and cost-management initiatives across the restaurant network.
• Source, assess and onboard suppliers in line with commercial, quality, service and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements and trading terms to secure competitive pricing and service standards.
• Monitor supplier performance against pricing, quality, availability, delivery and service expectations.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Logistics

Negotiation

Food safety

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a fast-growing, multi-site restaurant group. This is a hands-on leadership role covering procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, warehousing and distribution logistics across a national restaurant network. You'll play a key part in keeping our supply chain efficient, cost-effective and compliant, while building strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, franchise partners and internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day supply chain activities, including procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, warehousing and distribution logistics.
• Implement approved supply chain plans, priorities and cost-management initiatives across the restaurant network.
• Source, assess and onboard suppliers in line with commercial, quality, service and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements and trading terms to secure competitive pricing, continuity of supply and strong service standards.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed pricing, quality, availability, delivery and service expectations, addressing issues as they arise.
• Track commodity markets, input costs and supply chain risks, recommending practical initiatives to control costs and mitigate disruption.
• Manage inventory requirements and supply forecasts in collaboration with Operations, Finance and other departments to balance stock availability with minimal waste.
• Support the rollout of new products, equipment and operational changes by coordinating supplier readiness, product availability and distribution.
• Maintain accurate supplier, product, pricing, specification and contract records, and report regularly on supply chain performance, cost movements and savings.
• Support quality assurance, traceability and food safety across the supply chain, ensuring suppliers meet Food Standards Australia New Zealand requirements and relevant legislation.
• Identify and implement improvements to supply chain processes, systems, reporting and service delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, distributors, franchise partners, restaurant teams and internal stakeholders.
• Manage any direct reports, including setting priorities, monitoring performance and supporting development.
• Promptly escalation material supply, pricing, quality or supplier-performance risks to senior leadership.

Our client is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a fast-growing, multi-site restaurant group. This is a hands-on leadership role covering procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, warehousing and distribution logistics across a national restaurant network. You'll play a key part in keeping our supply chain efficient, cost-effective and compliant, while building strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, franchise partners and internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day supply chain activities, including procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, warehousing and distribution logistics.
• Implement approved supply chain plans, priorities and cost-management initiatives across the restaurant network.
• Source, assess and onboard suppliers in line with commercial, quality, service and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements and trading terms to secure competitive pricing, continuity of supply and strong service standards.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed pricing, quality, availability, delivery and service expectations, addressing issues as they arise.
• Track commodity markets, input costs and supply chain risks, recommending practical initiatives to control costs and mitigate disruption.
• Manage inventory requirements and supply forecasts in collaboration with Operations, Finance and other departments to balance stock availability with minimal waste.
• Support the rollout of new products, equipment and operational changes by coordinating supplier readiness, product availability and distribution.
• Maintain accurate supplier, product, pricing, specification and contract records, and report regularly on supply chain performance, cost movements and savings.
• Support quality assurance, traceability and food safety across the supply chain, ensuring suppliers meet Food Standards Australia New Zealand requirements and relevant legislation.
• Identify and implement improvements to supply chain processes, systems, reporting and service delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, distributors, franchise partners, restaurant teams and internal stakeholders.
• Manage any direct reports, including setting priorities, monitoring performance and supporting development.
• Promptly escalated material supply, pricing, quality or supplier-performance risks to senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement or logistics management, ideally within hospitality, food service or a multi-site retail environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Solid understanding of food safety, quality assurance and traceability standards.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage inventory, forecasting and cost data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team.

Additional information

• Competitive base and STI
• Join a business in exciting growth phase
• Make an impact and drive operational excellence