Supply Chain Manager

• Competitive base and STI
• Join a business in exciting growth phase
• Make an impact and drive operational excellence

Our client is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a fast-growing, multi-site restaurant group. This is a hands-on leadership role covering procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, warehousing and distribution logistics across a national restaurant network. You'll play a key part in keeping our supply chain efficient, cost-effective and compliant, while building strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, franchise partners and internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day supply chain activities, including procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, warehousing and distribution logistics.
• Implement approved supply chain plans, priorities and cost-management initiatives across the restaurant network.
• Source, assess and onboard suppliers in line with commercial, quality, service and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements and trading terms to secure competitive pricing, continuity of supply and strong service standards.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed pricing, quality, availability, delivery and service expectations, addressing issues as they arise.
• Track commodity markets, input costs and supply chain risks, recommending practical initiatives to control costs and mitigate disruption.
• Manage inventory requirements and supply forecasts in collaboration with Operations, Finance and other departments to balance stock availability with minimal waste.
• Support the rollout of new products, equipment and operational changes by coordinating supplier readiness, product availability and distribution.
• Maintain accurate supplier, product, pricing, specification and contract records, and report regularly on supply chain performance, cost movements and savings.
• Support quality assurance, traceability and food safety across the supply chain, ensuring suppliers meet Food Standards Australia New Zealand requirements and relevant legislation.
• Identify and implement improvements to supply chain processes, systems, reporting and service delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, distributors, franchise partners, restaurant teams and internal stakeholders.
• Manage any direct reports, including setting priorities, monitoring performance and supporting development.
• Promptly escalate material supply, pricing, quality or supplier-performance risks to senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement or logistics management, ideally within hospitality, food service or a multi-site retail environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Solid understanding of food safety, quality assurance and traceability standards.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage inventory, forecasting and cost data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team.

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