Job Description Purpose of role:As Australia's most trusted manufacturer of natural health products 15 years running, and one of the Financial Reviews Best Places to Work in 2023, it couldn't be a better time to join a truly purpose-led brand that has wellbeing and workplace flexibility at the heart of our culture!We are excited to offer the role of Sourcing Manager - DirectsThe purpose of this role is to deliver long-term sustainable value to the Blackmores business through the execution of robust sourcing strategy and supply partnerships, either directly through the categories the role is immediately responsible for, or indirectly through leading and inspiring the wider direct materials sourcing team members.Value in Blackmores is recognised in many forms, including but not limited to cost, sustainability, supply security, quality, delivery, service, as well as continuous improvement both internally and with our strategic supplier base.Maximising the value derived from our direct material and contract manufacturing partners is the key deliverable for this role What we offer?Opportunities to support your local community through paid community leave Flexible working across most of our roles A socially responsible work environment, on track to be carbon neutral by 2030 Great benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including access to discounted products Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance program Responsibilities include: Lead the direct materials and contract manufacturing team members, comprising the Packaging Technologist, Contract Manufacturing Category Managers, and Ingredients Category Managers, one with direct reports.Develop, lead and own the long-term sourcing strategy for our packaging landscape (or other categories as required).Deliver long term sustainable value to Blackmores through the execution of robust sourcing strategy and processes.Simplify our external supplier network to drive efficiencies and improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, service, sustainability, and ethical sourcing with enhanced supplier partnerships.Drive continuous improvement within Blackmores as well as our strategic supplier base, with capability to manage significant change management initiatives with senior internal and external stakeholders.Who are you?Experienced in people leadership, including direct line management and team engagement.Demonstrated experience and execution of Strategic Sourcing practices including strategy development and execution, negotiation planning and execution, contract development and supplier relationship management.Possess strong business / commercial acumen and have the capability to partner with senior business stakeholders and influence change.A proven track record in delivering long term sustainable value to an organisation.Experience in sourcing / procurement category management in the FMCG, healthcare or food production industries.A mindset and willingness to drive organisation continuous improvement, both within Blackmores as well as our strategic supplier base.Blackmores Group is a leading natural health company with proud Australian heritage, with extensive reach across Asia Pacific.Founded by visionary naturopath Maurice Blackmore in 1932, our vision is to connect every person on earth to the healing power of nature by combining our knowledge of nature and science to deliver quality health solutions to people and their pets everywhere, every day.Blackmores Group operates in over 13 markets, with headquarters and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Australia, and offices across South East Asia and China.
