Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Who are we?

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

 
The Opportunity

As our Procurement Sourcing Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our sourcing activities across direct and indirect categories, working alongside experienced procurement category managers to execute sourcing strategies across Australia and New Zealand. This role can either be based in Sydney - Australia, Swanbank – Australia or Auckland – New Zealand. You’ll be responsible for:

• End-to-End Sourcing: Managing RFPs, negotiating with suppliers, and designing sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Digital Transformation: Supporting our digital procurement journey by efficiently using Coupa and other tools to drive sourcing and supplier collaboration.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with internal teams and business requestors, fostering relationships that align sourcing initiatives with business goals.
• Data-Driven Insights: Providing essential data and analytics to support the development of key sourcing strategies.

What’s in your toolkit?

To enable you to hit the ground running, we’re looking for:

• Essential Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel to manage and analyse data effectively. Familiarity with Coupa, SAP, or Ariba is a bonus!
• Education Background: A business degree, computer science, engineering, or food science will set you up for success in this role.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent relationship-building abilities, with a knack for influencing and collaborating across multiple functions.
• Adaptability: A flexible, agile approach as you contribute to Suntory Oceania’s ongoing transformation.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex data, identify trends, and drive informed decisions.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate ideas to both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Presentation Skills: Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to convey key insights and strategies clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences.

If you’re ready to bring your experience, skills, and passion to an exciting, growing company, we want to hear from you!

Unleash your Spirit:

As Suntorians we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. Come be part of the Suntory family and Unleash Your Spirit.

In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer a competitive remuneration package and an industry leading parental leave policy. This position is a critical part of our Procurement team so has plenty of scope for professional development with the opportunity to learn from, and work with, top leaders across the Oceania, regional and global business.

Our DEI Commitment:

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.