Job Category: Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Operations Management, Procurement
This is an opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of retail procurement including expediting, data analytics, commercial analysis, purchasing and POS systems, category management, tendering & managing supply agreements.
Job DescriptionReporting to the Procurement General Manager, Cater Care is seeking the services of a Category Manager (Retail Buyer) to join our Procurement team.
The position could be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.
This role will be responsible for the management of key spend in the retail categories of soft beverages, alcohol, resell electronics, retail packaging, snacks, confectionery and tobacco, servicing all Cater Care businesses, with a key focus on aggregation of suppliers and products and retail promotions.
Responsibilities: Cost reductions through tender processes and supplier management.Improvement of supplier safety performance.Sourcing of new suppliers and innovative new products.Management of supply agreement KPIs and supplier performance.Develop category plans for retail products.Identify key risks and points of failure within the supply chain and mitigate where necessary.Desired Skills and ExperienceYour Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Previous procurement experience in retail categories.Strong verbal and email communication skills.Proficiency in spreadsheets and analysis.Capability to develop strong supplier relationships.Internal stakeholder management skills.Ability to work to tender deadlines.High attention to detail.If this sounds like you, we would be very keen to meet and chat with you.
Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume.
About Cater Care Cater Care is one of Australia's leading providers of contract catering, accommodation and facility management services.
We are 100% Australian owned and operate in a wide range of industries, providing multi-sector support to a varied client base throughout Australia.
At Cater Care, we strive to represent the best characteristics of Australian hospitality; being friendly, down to earth and dedicated.
Cater Care values workplace diversity and encourages First Nations people to apply for our roles.
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