Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing building products company with national operations and a growing international supply base. With a strong commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth, they are making significant investments across their network — including the rollout of a new ERP system and development of a new flagship site. Backed by a forward-thinking leadership team, the business is entering a pivotal phase of transformation, positioning itself for sustained commercial success.
Position Overview:
This is a newly created, business-critical role designed to bring structure, discipline, and strategic oversight to the end-to-end supply chain and procurement function. Reporting into the executive team, the Supply Chain & Procurement Lead will play a key role in shaping the company’s future by optimising supply chain performance, improving cost-to-serve, and building scalable processes that support the next 3–5 years of growth. With significant executive backing and a mandate to deliver real impact, this role presents an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain leader ready to take ownership and drive transformation
What You’ll Own
- Own S&OP and Demand Planning:
Take full ownership of the Sales & Operations Planning process from the ground up. Forecasting is immature, planning is still manual, and the business needs a structured, scalable approach. An ERP is in place – you’ll help to unlock its full capability. - Supply Planning & Inventory:
Lead end-to-end supply planning across a complex network of 2,000+ SKUs and 6 internal warehouses across ANZ (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland).
Balance availability with efficiency – reduce inventory transfers, increase DIFOT, and release working capital through smarter planning and stocking strategies. - Strategic Procurement & Contract Management:
Redesign the procurement strategy across global suppliers, with a focus on Asia and Europe.
Renegotiate supplier agreements, drive commercial value, and establish long-term, performance-based partnerships. You'll play a key role in reducing cost-to-serve and improving gross margin. - Process, Systems & People Leadership:
Drive procurement and planning process improvement – bring best-practice thinking to a function that’s ready for change.
Leverage ERP and other tools to build robust, data-led operations.
Lead and develop a small, experienced team based in Australia across supply chain and procurement.
This is a true leadership role – influencing up, down and across the business.
You’re commercially minded, confident building from the ground up, and experienced in leading procurement and supply planning functions across national or multi-site networks.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience in S&OP, demand/supply planning, inventory and procurement strategy.
- Exposure to international supply chains, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
- Strong commercial acumen – focused on EBITDA, working capital, and service performance.
- Leadership skills to influence stakeholders, mentor team members and drive change.
- NetSuite experience a bonus (but not essential).
- Onsite gym + parking | Melbourne northern suburbs location
- Build a national function with full executive support
- Privately owned business that has a real appetite for change and supply chain excellence
- Direct line to a CEO who understands what’s needed – and wants someone to take control of the function
How to Apply:
To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lewis Ironside on 0435 824 108 or lironside@sharpandcarter.com.au.
