About Soul Origin
Soul Origin is an award winning, fast-growing, retail food franchise brand. Our vision is to be recognised as the most premium and efficient quick service restaurant (QSR) brand in Australia, serving freshly prepared food and highest quality coffee. Together we are focused on creating highly profitable Franchise Partners and being consistently excellent at everything we do. We have more than 150 stores within our network and our values; Inclusive, Reliable, Fresh, Energetic and Human are not just values, but our way of life.
Your Next Opportunity
Reporting to the National Supply Chain Manager this exciting role will allow you to run the end-to-end supply chain for key food and packaging portfolios. From liaising with suppliers, negotiating contracts and staying ahead of industry trends. This roll will be critical in ensuring seamless flow of products across our supply chain to all our stores across Australia.
Role Responsibilities
- Overall Procurement and Category management for key food and packaging categories
- Develop and manage key supplier relationships.
- Assist in the overall management and coaching of the wider supply chain team as well as acting as the “second in charge” or escalation point when needed.
- Collaborating closely with our New Products team to source new and improved products, raw materials and ingredients in line with the brand's strategy and direction ensuring best value and lowest risk
- Identify and implement cost savings initiatives.
Required Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you must have the following:
- A bachelor's degree with a business / commercial focus
- A minimum of 3-5 years demonstrated experience in procurement, supply chain and related systems
- Experience working in manufacturing or QSR/Franchise industry is preferred
- Strong commercial acumen, knowledge of commodity markets (highly advantageous), and the ability to negotiate and influence for optimal business outcomes
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment, delivering projects to deadlines
- Self-motivated with a positive and proactive attitude
What You'll Receive in Return
- A role where no two days are the same, with the ability to utilise your Supply Chain skills at the same time!
- The ability to make this unique role your own and see team members within our network thrive from your support
- An extra day off for to celebrate your birthday each year
- A competitive salary package, in addition to an annual salary review
- Be part of a well-respected brand within the QSR industry that genuinely cares about its team members, customers and Franchise Partner’s success
- Fresh bread and pastries delivered to the office every week
Don't miss this opportunity to join our fun, fresh and exciting brand - APPLY TODAY!
Only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview. Only those with eligibility to work in Australia should apply. Soul Origin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We kindly request no recruitment agencies.