National Procurement Manager | Sydney

Job Description

George Weston Foods makes some of Australia & New Zealand's favourite and most innovative products. GWF employs around 6000 people across 58 sites and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc. GWF's product range is diverse and includes leading brands of bread and baked products, small goods, flour, milled products, animal feed, as well as cleaning and hygiene solutions.

Mauri, a business unit of GWF, is passionate about all things made with high quality bakery ingredients and Animal Feed. We are a leading industry supplier in Australia and New Zealand and align closely with our customers to create products and develop solutions that help their business' grow. We believe that our success will help create a more sustainable future and growth for our business. We are Mauri and our purpose is, Together, we sustainably feed the nation.

Mauri is seeking applications for a National Procurement Manager based at our Head Office in Enfield. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, this is a pivotal role within the GWF & ABF procurement community, providing a unique opportunity to have a balance of strategy, leadership and category management to advance your procurement career. This position entails managing key ingredients categories while leading a Procurement team of three as well as driving strategic initiatives for Mauri/GWF.

Key requirements of the role include:

• Lead the ingredients portfolio, achieving cost/spend reduction targets and managing risks effectively.
• Collaborate with the Head of Supply Chain to create a procurement strategy that enhances competitive advantage and supports overall business goals.
• Foster a high-performing team culture through constructive leadership, coaching, and promoting personal growth while driving engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance and high performance to maximize value.
• Drive sustainability goals through responsible sourcing and ethical supply chains, enhancing the organization's ESG leadership.
• Effectively manage and implement change within the team and across procurement functions, ensuring adaptability to market dynamics.

This role will require a strong background in procurement leadership. Key skills include a deep understanding of supply chain performance drivers, expertise in procurement strategy development, and strong category management capabilities. Proven leadership abilities to manage and motivate teams effectively are essential, alongside superior stakeholder management skills and strong financial acumen. Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities are required, along with exceptional influencing and negotiation skills. A history of successful project management, combined with a high energy level, passion for the business, and the ability to constructively challenge the status quo, is crucial. A degree in Business or Finance is desirable but not essential.

We are a business that promotes diversity, has a flexible working environment and a genuine focus on personal development to help build your capabilities and career. GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values. Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self!

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities. Let us know how we can create a positive, barrier-free process for you via email to peopleandperformance@maurianz.com.

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