Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager – Indirect Spend

Support Office | Full-time | Lead Strategic Value Creation

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially savvy Procurement Manager to take the lead in managing and optimising $25M in indirect spend across categories including utilities, cleaning, waste, trolleys, and operational consumables.

This senior role is critical to delivering cost savings, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting Harris Farm’s long-term sustainability and growth goals. You’ll drive procurement strategy across the business, influence executive decision-making, and embed best-practice sourcing across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Category Leadership

• Develop and implement procurement strategy for high-value indirect categories
• Partner with senior leaders across finance, sustainability, and operations to drive procurement-led initiatives
• Create and execute detailed sourcing plans that align with market trends and business goals
• Lead major tender processes (RFP/RFQ) for contract renewals and new category sourcing
• Champion procurement best practices across the business

Data, Analysis & Reporting

• Deliver actionable insights and analytics to support strategic decision-making
• Build procurement dashboards, track KPIs, and report savings and supplier performance
• Analyse market trends, pricing, and historical spend to drive efficiency
• Provide transparent, value-focused reporting to internal stakeholders

Supplier & Contract Management

• Own and maintain a centralised contract register and renewal calendar
• Lead performance reviews and ensure service delivery meets contractual expectations
• Build strong supplier partnerships while managing cost, quality, and risk
• Negotiate commercial terms to optimise long-term value
• Establish robust supplier risk strategies and continuity plans

Cost Optimisation & Value Delivery

• Lead annualised savings programs across all indirect categories
• Review and challenge supplier pricing, structures, and scopes of work
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes of indirect spend
• Identify innovation opportunities across consumables, services, and supplier models

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Develop and lead procurement frameworks, policies, and processes
• Ensure procurement activity complies with legislation, standards and company policy
• Promote consistent sourcing practices and high governance standards
• Lead supply chain risk mitigation and ensure business continuity readiness

Consumables Efficiency Projects

• Standardise store usage of operational consumables (e.g. fatigue mats, register rolls)
• Build efficiency programs to support store fitouts, remodels, and day-to-day operations

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years' procurement experience in food retail, FMCG, or a production environment
• Proven ability to manage large-scale indirect spend and deliver strategic outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record in cost savings and operational optimisation
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including senior leadership
• Deep understanding of sustainable procurement and supplier risk management
• Advanced data analysis, reporting and problem-solving capabilities
• Microsoft Excel proficiency; ERP/BI systems experience highly regarded

Why Join Harris Farm?

We’re more than a food business we’re a values-driven company with a strong focus on sustainability, quality and continuous improvement. As Procurement Manager, you’ll play a vital role in helping us scale smartly, efficiently, and responsibly.

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role that balances data, strategy, and real-world impact we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build a smarter, more sustainable supply future.