Procurement Leader

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.

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 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

The Arnott's Group (TAG) is an iconic Australian powerhouse brand, who are pioneers in the FMCG market, both locally and globally. Undergoing a period of extensive brand growth and strategic evolution, this is an exciting opportunity to help own and shape their iconic legacy into the future.

This is a key role in the Procurement Team as you will be accountable for leading our Packaging spend across The Arnott’s Group.

The role is the key connector between our suppliers and business partners in enabling the delivery of great business outcomes - improved value, breakthrough innovation, and enabling a more secure and sustainable supply chain.

The Accountabilities

• Responsible for managing spend to category targets and limit portfolio inflation and leads buying/supply decisions on Projects and/or NPD requirements for categories
• Accountable for buying decision across categories whilst executing the Procurement Strategy
• Responsible for mitigating and managing supply risk within categories
• Direct management of shared resource, high accountability for leading cross-functional teams and managing allocated resources to deliver outcomes
• Responsible for selecting suppliers that will continue to enhance our sustainable Supply Chain and support our strategy
• Responsible for completing the detail of procurement activity for allocated categories (Category Management, RFI/RFP, Supplier Management, Cost Projections, & SAP maintenance) with the resources available

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:

• Five years’ experience in a similar role, with at least three years’ experience leading cross functional teams. Experience managing Packaging categories preferred
• Procurement or commercial negotiating experience
• Strong financial analytical skills and ability to analyse data and draw insights
• Experience with systems such as SAP or equivalent & strong excel skills and broad FMCG or related category industry experience
• Proactive team contributor who is a good communicator and positive influencer of teams

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*