Indirects Procurement Specialist

At The Arnott’s Group, you’ll work with a diverse team who align with our values and are passionate and empowered to perform at pace and achieve big things.  Alongside genuine people, you’ll enable the local production of quality products including Tim Tams, Campbells Soup, Shapes, V8 juice, Vita-Weat, Scotch Fingers and many, many more…. which you also get to enjoy.

We are proud of our legacy, but we aren’t stopping here!  Collaborators, innovators, and agile thinkers with a curious mind thrive here.  Be part of a future which is full of delicious moments created locally, by you! 

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Indirect Procurement Specialist to roll out a new initiative across our 4 main Arnott’s sites. You will be responsible for managing the project spend through both internal and external stakeholder management and supplier management. This project is a 12 month FTC to enable the delivery of the Arnott’s Effectiveness Improvement Program (AEIP) across both Facilities Management and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations).

The Accountabilities

• Develop and implement category strategy of $32M spend for assigned categories aligned with overall business objectives
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure business objectives.
• Optimize total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies.
• Provide timely reporting and analysis on procurement metrics and activities.
• Analyze market trends and assess & mitigate risks for effective decision-making.

The Ingredients for Success

Just like you can’t make a Tim Tam without chocolate, there are a few essential ingredients we need for this role:

• 4yrs + experience in a directly related or similar role
• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or Ops Management is highly desirable
• Procurement or Commercial negotiating experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in driving and delivering change / projects
• Good stakeholder management (internal & external) and positive influencer of teams with strong communication skill - both written & verbal

Culture and Perks

We stand for high performance with integrity and find moments of pride and celebrate the wins gained from our collective effort. These are part of our culture and the cornerstones of The Arnott’s Way. When you join our team, you can expect to experience a real sense of belonging, be empowered with accountability, be recognised for your contribution, collaborate with great people and enjoy the following perks: 

• Prioritise your physical, mental and financial wellbeing with discounted Health Insurance, home loans, gym memberships and access to our employee assistance program.
• Free parking for all employees, easily accessible to the office by public transport, onsite showers and secure bike parking.
• From the sustainability strategy to our Inclusion & Belonging work, there are ways to make a difference to people and the planet.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please follow the link and apply. The Arnott’s Group unites a collection of leading consumer brands connected by our purpose, to create delicious moments. We recognise that creating delicious moments for a diverse range of consumers is only possible if our workforce reflects the consumers we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer – because it’s right for our consumers, our business, and our people.  

*We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies*