Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

• Own and deliver the success of a number of Food & Beverage categories.
• Develop strategies that drive favourable supply agreements and supplier relationships. 
• Identify new opportunities within the organisation and marketplaces to continuously improve the company supply chains.

With a continuing growth agenda and a strong team culture, TWG offers endless career possibilities as well as security and a generous earning potential.

The role

Based in Sydney, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated Procurement Manager responsible for categories within the Food & Beverage categories.

Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will develop and execute tenders across the required tenders on a local and national platform to ensure consistent, reliable supply and financial success across TWG’s Education, Corporate and Retail pillars.

Reporting to the General Manager of Procurement, the Key Responsibilities of this role will include: 

• Develop and implement category management strategies to best achieve TWG business objectives.
• Prepare and conduct RFIs, RFQs, ITT’s to procure ‘value for money’ solutions as require by TWG operations.
• Achieve cost savings across multiple procurement categories, as assigned by the GM Procurement.
• Plan, develop and negotiate the commercial aspects of contracts to deliver required business outcomes and savings.

• Consult with stakeholders to determine business needs and determine the appropriate contracting framework.
• Create and manage files for preferred suppliers, ensuring appropriate communication to the greater business.
• Assist the business to develop contract management plans, processes and frameworks to manage commercial risks and monitor supplier performance.

• Conduct vendor due diligence and provide advice regarding vendor risk management
• Category management of select category pool to ensure ongoing relationship maintenance between TWG and supplier base.

The role itself would be suitable for a Category Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

Do you have?

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• 3 years’ experience in a Procurement, Finance or Operational environment
• CIPS Level 4 or higher desirable, though not essential
• Knowledge of procurement operations and lifecycle
• Strong proficiency with Excel, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Power BI and Purchase Plus desirable
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple end-to-end procurement cycles
• Excellent communication, organisation/time management
• Category experience in F&B, Hospitality and Property services desirable
• An attitude of continuous improvement to all supplier agreements, relationships and products

Who Are We?

Trippas White Group is one of Australia’s leading Hospitality companies with over 150 venues across Australia operating a diverse portfolio of iconic restaurants, cafes, and event spaces, as well as hospitality services to a host of well known and respected organisations.