Sourcing Manager - Packaging

Bulla Dairy Foods

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bulla Dairy Foods is seeking a Sourcing Manager - Packaging to join their Procurement team in Derrimut. This role reports to the Procurement Manager and is responsible for leading the sourcing and supplier management strategy for Bulla's packaging portfolio. The objective is to drive commercial value, innovation, and cost optimization across manufacturing operations. The Sourcing Manager will act as a strategic business partner, developing category strategies, building strong supplier relationships, and supporting new product innovation. Collaboration with stakeholders across Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, and Finance is key to delivering packaging solutions that meet objectives for cost, quality, service, and supply. The role may also provide support across indirect procurement categories as needed.

Requirements

Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management within FMCG or manufacturing.
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience in negotiations and supplier management.
Experience developing and executing category strategies.
Ability to build and influence relationships across cross-functional stakeholder groups.
Strong analytical capability and proficiency in Excel and procurement systems.
High level of resilience and ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience in packaging categories

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of packaging category strategies aligned to business priorities.
Manage a diverse portfolio (rigid plastics, paper, flexible packaging), balancing cost, service, innovation, and risk.
Identify long-term value opportunities across the supply base.
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFX, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract execution.
Deliver measurable savings and value outcomes in line with procurement targets.
Drive commercial decisions with strong financial and market insight.
Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders across Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Influence decision-making and support product innovation and cost optimisation initiatives.
Align procurement strategies with broader business objectives.
Develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships to enhance performance, innovation, and reliability.
Lead supplier reviews and performance management processes.
Drive continuous improvement and long-term collaboration.
Monitor global packaging markets, including resin, paper, and logistics trends.
Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
Translate market intelligence into actionable procurement strategies.
Support the delivery of sustainability targets through material innovation and supplier engagement.
Partner with R&D to identify and implement packaging improvements.
Drive new product and packaging development initiatives.