Sourcing & Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Foodstuffs North Island Full time

We are looking for a Sourcing and Procurement Manager to embark on a 12 month opportunity with us and take the first step in a career with NZ's largest food retailing group. Come and join the team that source Pams - the biggest Grocery brand in the land

If you answer yes to all the below, click apply now

- Do you love buying and negotiating the best deal every day?

- Does developing an understanding of key levers in a product category excite you?

- Can you build positive outcomes from strategic negotiations?

- Are you known for your multi project management capabilities and can spin a few plates at the same time

A bit about us:

Foodstuffs is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated organisation, made up of two regional co-operatives and a central body 'Foodstuffs New Zealand' that leads our Own Brand product portfolio, national brand and marketing, and government advocacy.

Established in 1922 we are a true Kiwi success story, having grown from humble beginnings to become one of New Zealand's largest and most thriving businesses. We believe that it's our people, our knowledge, and our passion for our business and customers that sets us apart.

As an organisation we have exceptionally high standards and see ourselves as an integral member of every one of our communities. Ours is a simple formula and one we will continue to develop well into the future as we carry on anticipating and meeting the needs and wants of our customers.

A bit about the role's day to day:

· You will need to develop an intimate knowledge of your products and your customer, as well as the ability to stay on top of category trends, technologies, innovation, competition, commodity markets and supplier capability within food and non-food categories.

· Planning and effectively executing our Better Buying Program in support of our category strategies and strategic sourcing plan. This will include product tenders, seasonal crop tenders, commodities, not for resale products and other opportunities as required.

· You have a deep understanding of key cost drivers and maintain an excellent working knowledge of category cost dynamics, commodity movements and other input cost variables (domestic & international) to ensure we successfully leverage the best cost negotiation outcomes.

Some helpful experience to have:

Our ideal Foodie is someone with experience in a retail/commercial function in a buying or procurement role, ideally in Food or FMCG. You will have a strong understanding of product componentry and the cost makeup of goods, as well as general knowledge of manufacturing processes, and impact on the cost of goods. Good knowledge of local and international sourcing processes and capabilities. You will bring a track record of key stakeholder management and able to maintain a great working environment, as well as have strong practical commercial understanding with exposure to international trade practices, INCO purchasing terms, global commodities indices, and currency (FOREX) impact on cost of goods.

You'll have fabulous communication skills and an understanding of how a cooperative model works. You will thrive in a highly engaged and collaborative team environment and understand the intricacies of stakeholder engagement. If you're looking for your next challenge, then this could be the role for you.

What's in it for you

In return, we offer a competitive salary package including a discount at our supermarkets, flexible working so you get the most out of life, free parking, and birthday leave We also offer lots of learning and development opportunities to grow your career.

About Foodies

We're proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome applications from you all regardless of who you are or what you do.

We also have some great benefits:

· Based in our Mangere offices with loads of free parking.

· A mini mart for those afternoon cravings and a café that makes great coffee & smoothies.

· We are big on work life balance and as such have flexible working opportunities to allow you to get the most out of life

· We're big on celebrating and social events.


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