Own Brand Sourcing Manager - Hawthorn East

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.

About the role

Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager this role is pivotal in ensuring we optimise spend and our commercial position across Coles Own Brand product lines.

You will:

• Execute sourcing and procurement plans to drive end-to-end efficiency and COGS savings
• Support Own Brand volume and market share growth by enabling strategic sourcing aligned to Simply and Value Strategy, improving Merch P&L
• Deliver commercial outcomes to meet Better Buying EBIT targets
• Implement a consistent COGS framework to improve profitability without compromising quality or availability
• Leverage data and cost inputs to prioritise COGS initiatives, integrating critical path management with agile execution
• Actively engage and partner with stakeholders on category planning, supplier strategies and enterprise procurement priorities
• Expand supplier options to create competitive tension and bridge the gap between ‘should cost’ and ‘could cost’
• Improve ways of working and align on clear and communicated RACI between Strategic Sourcing, Value Added Sourcing, BUs and Own Brand teams

About you and your skills

The role requires a strategic procurement professional who understands strategic sourcing and category management principles, the role will require a high degree of influencing and an entrepreneurial mindset to challenge the traditional procurement approach.

You’ll also have:

• Extensive experience in general procurement activities including sourcing, value optimisation and management of category planning and processes
• Experience leading commercial negotiations across multiple categories, jurisdictions and stakeholder groups
• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills gained in major projects and contract negotiations
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Developed presentation and facilitation skills

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 164007

Employment Type: Full time