Senior Supply Chain Procurement Manager

• Recommend and implement supply strategies for assigned Direct categories
• Coach a team of 1-2 Supply Chain Analysts
• Responsible for timely and cost competitive procurement of materials and services
• Continually develop industry knowledge of products in your portfolio
• Develop and foster strong business relationships with key suppliers
• Regularly review supplier performance, ensuring service standards are met
• Work as part of a cross functional team on New Product Development or other related business initiatives
• Provide effective, insights led, information on price levels and adjustments to key stakeholders
• Understand and track key commodities and other cost drivers
• Continually, investigate and recommend alternative sources and methods of supply to maximise profitability and effectiveness
• Implementation of rigorous analysis/strategic thought on key items to deliver long-term strategic competitive advantage to KFC
• Maintain KFC Supply Chain as a world-class professional function

• Tertiary degree level qualification in a relevant field
• High level analytical problem-solving and commercial acumen
• Experience coaching and managing workflow/priorities for direct reports
• Commercial Supply Chain Management experience within a consumer product business
• Experience with food retail and/or multi-outlet industry preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build strong business relationships with suppliers, stores, internal departments
• Demonstrated track record of strong negotiating performance
• High work ethic – with a 'can do' attitude
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects
• Solutions focused approach

Experience with food retail and/or multi-outlet industry

• Flexible / hybrid working environment
• Signature career development program
• Salary continuance cover for all permanent employees
• Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions
• Flexible work initiatives, including half day Fridays
• Additional days of leave each year to focus on your Wellbeing
• Signature career development and leadership programs
• Corporate KFC Culture Club initiatives
• Employee discounts at KFC restaurants
• Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest