Strategic Sourcing Manager

Company Description

Starbucks Australia is looking to appoint a highly commercial and proactive Strategic Sourcing Manager. Due to our exponential growth, this is a newly created position reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for delivering improved procurement outcomes, managing supplier relationships, optimising the procurement process and identifying cost-saving opportunities for Starbucks Australia. This role is cross-functional and will provide support and guidance to other teams within Starbucks Support Centre in their procurement relationships with key suppliers.

• Work with an iconic global retail brand with ambitious growth plans
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing category plans to improve Starbucks procurement outcomes and processes
• Located at Starbucks Head Office in Cremorne, Melbourne with flexible working arrangements and our very own Starbucks cafe on site
• In the first instance this is an 18 month fixed term contract with the intention of shaping a role for the future.

Starbucks has a strong national presence on the Eastern Seaboard with ambitious growth plans. We have 71 stores and we are rapidly moving towards a store network of more than 100 stores in the next three years.

Being a Starbucks partner means having the opportunity to be something more than just an employee. Our mission is with every cup, with every conversation, with every community - we nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection. Starbucks first opened its doors in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales. Fast-forward 23 years later, Starbucks Australia is a privately-owned company operating 71 stores in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland and are growing at a rapid rate.

The strategic sourcing / procurement of key goods and services is the key focus of this role. This will maintain quality, cost-effectiveness and timely delivery whilst reducing the overall cost base of Starbucks' operations.

Additional Information

As a privately owned organisation, there are many advantages working for Starbucks Australia. In return for your personal and team contributions, you will be rewarded with :