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Job Title


Procurement/Product Manager


Company : Scalzo Foods


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Scalzo Foods.What are you planning to snack on throughout your day? Whether its the peanuts in your Snickers bar or the nuts/dried fruit youve purchased from Woolies or Coles, its highly likely that Scalzo Foods helped get them into your pantry.Come join one of Australias fastest growing and innovative businesses in the industry! We are an agile, growth-oriented team that focuses on adding value to the delivery of quality products, great service, and mutually beneficial partnerships.Our talented teams of industry experts work closely to drive our passion for consumer insights and market trends, our intricate understanding of domestic and global supply chains, and the delivery of forward-thinking solutions for our customers!Dedicated to staying ahead of the trends, we actively research into consumer insights, new product concepts, and facilitate innovation for our customers whilst still reflecting our core pillars of family and food.We are on the hunt for a highly commercial, strategically driven, Product/Procurement Manager who has strong experience in procurement, buying or category management to join our Commercial team!You will be responsible for creating our pricing, buying and procurement strategies for our major product groups. Working closely with our supplier network to deliver the best commercial result to the sales team, you will be linking a strategic buying model to a strategic selling solution. Plus, we want you to grow our product offering be on the lookout for new products all the time.A normal day in the role of the Product/Procurement Manager includes:Creating buying and sourcing strategies for all major product groupsSupporting the establishment of key market targets and objectivesDeveloping and nurturing supplier relationships in line with company expectationsDeveloping innovative platforms to grow all product groups across current sales channels, including new products, new origins, and new packaging formatsImplementing supply contingency plans that match our risk assessments and customer requirementsWorking proactively with Account Managers to grow market share of existing productsIdentifying and presenting our suppliers capabilities to the business and our customersManaging supplier contracts on behalf of Scalzo and our end customersEstablishing and distributing relevant promotional materials in relation to supply capabilitiesSound like something that you would love to be a part of? Well, take a look at what we provide our team here at Scalzo Foods:A bonus scheme and structureWellbeing days to ensure youre taking time to recharge however you choose to!Paid parental leave optionsLeave options including volunteer leave and study leaveCareer progression and the opportunity to build a career across multiple functions in Aus/NZEAP support and insurance optionsBrand new, state-of-the-art workspace including end-of-trip facilitiesRecognition of our team milestones and achievements through reward and recognitionWe are invested in our local communities through fundraising, events, and volunteeringSocial events, team office drinks, free breakfast, and more!To be in the running for this role, you should have:A tertiary qualification and relevant experienceStrong demonstrated commercial, buying, and category management experienceA genuine passion for making a difference to help improve the way our customers workExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAn open, curious, and optimistic outlook; youre a problem solverAn entrepreneurial flair; always searching for ''whats next and can lead with agilityExceptional organisational and planning skillsExcitement to learn and be exposed to different capabilities and experiences within the businessPassionate about culture and self-motivatedFood industry experience (advantageous)To apply for this amazing opportunity, hit the apply button now!If you feel as though you don''t meet 100% of the criteria, we encourage you to still apply!Scalzo Foods is committed to nurturing, creating, and building a diverse environment. We welcome all applications from all walks of life.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProduct Management, Purchasing, and Supply ChainIndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Warehousing and Storage #J-18808-Ljbffr