The Procurement Manager will lead the daily operational procurement & strategic sourcing across our Asia Pacific manufacturing and Supply Chain footprint. This role drives company-wide sourcing initiatives to achieve the company's goals. 

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Build a high performing team & develop team capability
• Develop and execute procurement strategy
• Ensure effective sourcing and category management.
• Manage supplier relationships
• Oversee outsourced services.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for seamless production and logistics
• Live and champion workplace health, safety and sustainability standards
• Maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance

We're proud to announce that we've been recognised as one of the Best Places To Work in the Manufacturing & Consumer Goods category by the Australian Financial Review 2023. Join us and be part of a team that has been acknowledged for creating an exceptional work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Are you looking for:

• a role to help build on your skill set?
• a career that is both fulfilling and innovative?
• work-life balance with casual rates?

Look no further than Marley Spoon! Immediate start available. Opportunity to convert to permanent for the right, dedicated candidates.

A little bit about us….

We are revolutionising the way people cook, shop and eat, by delivering pre-portioned, high quality ingredients directly to your doorstep. We operate across 3 continents and 8 countries including Australia, the US and Europe and take great pride in building a better everyday, just for our customers, just right. With four distinct brands - Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Chefgood, and Bezzie - we provide over 70 million meals each year to satisfied customers around the globe.

At Marley Spoon, you'll have the freedom to unleash your creativity and bring your bold ideas to life. We believe that growth and success come hand in hand, and we'll support you every step of the way to help you achieve your full potential. You'll take ownership of your role and tackle challenges head-on, as part of a supportive, high-performing team.

Together, we're on a mission to make cooking and eating healthier, more sustainable, and more delicious. So, if you're ready to make a real difference in the world and join a global company where your hard work and passion will be truly valued, apply today!

• Operating technical equipment including forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks, and optimizing loading for efficient logistics;
• Provide on-time and on-quality delivery of ingredients to the production line;
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately.
• Providing support to the supply chain through collecting, loading, shipping and receiving warehouse products.
• Perform accurate counts of ingredients for monthly stock counts.
• Perform daily accurate picking of ingredients to fulfil production line requirements.
• Able to work in a cold temperature-controlled environment.

This is you

• Must be able to work Monday to Friday, Saturday as required.
• Able to work in different areas throughout the Fulfilment Centre, with changing temperatures
• Must be able to lift up to 15 Kg crates
• High-reach forklift lic

• 24/7/365 Access to our Employee Assistance Program (health + wellbeing support)
• Entrepreneurial mindsets no matter where you are looking
• Flat hierarchies and a great team spirit
• An open, diverse and respectful working environment with over 50 nationalities worldwide
• The possibility to learn about everything that you are curious about, regardless of which function or department
• Salary sacrifice Superannuation
• Flexibility policy
• Bonus Success Profile Program

Did we get your attention? Curious to know more? Have a sneak peek inside our culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSI4cTKabls

“When you grow, we grow”.

Love the sound of the position, but don’t think you’re the ideal candidate yet? Please apply! At Marley Spoon, we value learning and growth.

We have worked hard to build a diverse team of encouraging and passionate foodies. We encourage people of all genders, ethnicity, ability and sexual orientation to apply.

Do you have a passion for shaping and influencing company culture? If so, we want you to join our team!  

The Procurement Manager - Indirects plays a crucial role in the procurement portfolio within the Sodexo Australia Supply Management team and sets strategic direction for the Indirects Categories under management.

Reporting to the Head Indirects and Fleet Procurement, the role is responsible for executing procurement methodologies (source to contract), managing procurement projects and providing direct support across operations relative to supply chain requests, challenges and functional support

Who are we Looking for?

We seek a professional with experience across multiple categories, who is adaptable, agile and demonstrates a strong issue resolution and customer service focus.  You will have the capacity to play an active role in related inputs into all core bids and tenders, as well as drive client site mobilisation activities related to the supply.

Key Duties:

• Management of the source to contract process including development of a procurement register that details all engagements
• Set source to contract targets
• Liaise with project leads and procurement team by co-ordination of purchases to ensure total cost ownership and reduce risk
• Provide ‘off-shelf’ alternatives that form a differentiating offering, accurate and timely response to tenders
• Engage with the business development and projects teams to provide pre-established cost models per alternatives to support bid success
• Management of contracts to ensure cost, quality and delivery requirements
• Procurement analysis & reporting and maintain accurate sourcing cost models across all categories
• Procurement process compliance

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Procurement/Source to contract/Category management
• Min., Degree in Business, preferable in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement OR demonstrable experience and achievements in similar / relevant.
• Demonstrated experience of leading a range of procurement activities, ideally across Indirects/food services / manufacturing, FMCG, Retail, etc
• Experience in day-to-day category / supply management across in a fast-paced and dynamic multi-site / multi-product operating environment

Skills / Attributes

• Able to connect with diverse stakeholders across the business and functional groups to resolve day-to-day operational issues related to safety and security of supply in a timely manner, and to the full satisfaction of stakeholders.
• Well-developed functional experience, and financial / commercial / business acumen in supporting (and leading) the development and implementation of category strategies.
• Comfortable with analytics (and Excel) and working with large date sets. Well-developed capability in working through data gaps through the application of critical thinking and hypothesis methods in ‘getting to an answer’.
• Customer focused, and excellent influencing and negotiation skills teamed with the ability to understand key stakeholder requirements and build strong relationships. Able to remain calm and resilient and manage hard discussions in an empathetic but factual and data-driven manner.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and implementing changes in business processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the hierarchy, with excellent written, verbal and reporting skills.
• Excellent personal time management and organisational skills including a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a planned and methodical approach to projects, work tasks and activities.
• Ability to work autonomously in a self-managed mode, as well as part of a large team.

Why choose Sodexo?  
Sodexo is a people business, employing over half a million people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication. We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.  At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities. 
We offer a competitive salary, flexible work environment, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!   

How to apply?  
If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience  and availability. One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!