Senior Procurement Category Specialist

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

Senior Procurement Category Specialist - Third Party Manufacturing (TPM)

The Role

Bega Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Procurement Category Specialist to help shape and scale our rapidly growing Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) function within our Retail Sales, Marketing & Partnerships team. Reporting to the Head of Third-Party Manufacturing, you will lead a portfolio of external manufacturing partners, driving commercial outcomes, supplier performance and continuity of supply across a dynamic and growing business. You will take ownership of complex sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations and contract management while supporting innovation, new product development and capability expansion across our TPM network.

Working closely with stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Supply, Quality, R&D, Legal and Finance, you will play a key role in identifying value creation opportunities, managing risk and ensuring suppliers deliver against quality, service and commercial expectations. This role requires strong commercial acumen, influencing skills and supplier management expertise, with the ability to operate independently and confidently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and management of a complex TPM portfolio to deliver quality, cost, service and strategic capability outcomes

• Own supplier contracts and commercial negotiations, driving accountability to agreed obligations, KPIs and business objectives

• Develop sourcing recommendations through analysis of market trends, supplier performance, risk and commercial opportunities

• Lead supplier reviews, governance forums and stakeholder engagement activities to support effective decision-making

• Manage supplier escalations, performance improvement initiatives, contract renewals and key TPM projects

About You

• Significant experience within FMCG, procurement, TPM/co-manufacturing, account management or related commercial environments

• Strong negotiation and influencing capability, with a track record of delivering positive commercial outcomes

• Commercially and financially astute, able to identify risks, opportunities and value creation initiatives

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels internally and externally

• A proven ability to analyse complex information, manage competing priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environments

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.  

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future! 
 

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.  

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture 

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression 

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with 

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs 

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance 

Applications close

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group. 

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.