Procurement Contract Specialist

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

Procurement Contract Specialist | 14-month fixed-term contract | Docklands-based

The Role

If you are ready to bring your contract management expertise to one of Australia's most iconic food companies, we want to hear from you. At Bega Group, we are committed to creating great Australian food for better future. As our Procurement Contract Specialist, you'll play a critical role in supporting procurement governance and leading contract management activities across our Logistics function, working with suppliers across freight and warehousing. You'll join a collaborative team environment where you'll gain exposure to complex commercial arrangements, key strategic suppliers and senior stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives by helping to prepare tender and contract documentation, contributing to procurement planning activities, and ensuring logistics supplier contracts align with business objectives, sustainability initiatives, and compliance requirements

• Draft, review and coordinate supplier agreements, working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and legal teams to support contract negotiations, execution and ongoing contract management across a diverse logistics supplier base

• Monitor supplier performance, maintain accreditation requirements, conduct supplier evaluations, and identify opportunities to improve contract effectiveness, standardisation, consistency and overall supplier outcomes

• Manage contract governance activities including approvals, documentation, reporting, audit compliance, contract records and maintaining accurate information within contract management, procurement and ERP systems

• Analyse procurement and supplier data, prepare meaningful reports and insights, support risk mitigation activities, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive commercial value and business outcomes

About You

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to analyse risks, market dynamics, supplier performance and cost drivers to support informed procurement and sourcing decisions

• Proven ability to manage complexity, interpret large volumes of information and identify practical solutions that balance commercial, operational and stakeholder requirements

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver clear, professional and effective outcomes across diverse audiences

• Demonstrated commercial acumen, with experience drafting contracts, analysing data and identifying opportunities to improve value, reduce risk and control costs

• Proficiency in procurement systems, including Microsoft Office applications and contract management platforms (ideally GEP), supported by a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.