Raw Meat Procurement Specialist

About the role

JBS Pork Australia, part of the global JBS Group, is seeking a Raw Meat Procurement Specialist to join its Melbourne-based team at Laverton. Reporting to the Head of Value Added, the role manages the supply of raw materials from internal operations (boning room and processing plant) and external suppliers, meeting product specifications while optimising cost and supply performance. The role works closely with Operations, Quality, Finance and New Product Development.

Key responsibilities

• Manage raw meat procurement across internal and external supply channels, ensuring availability, specification compliance, cost efficiency and alignment with manufacturing needs.
• Develop and run sourcing and supplier strategies, including contract negotiations, commodity market monitoring, risk management and total cost of ownership optimisation.
• Improve supplier and internal performance by analysing yields, quality and processing efficiency.
• Provide procurement forecasting and reporting, with short- and long-term supply forecasts supporting production planning, budgeting and capacity management.
• Work with NPD and Quality on cost-effective raw material specifications, product innovation and supplier compliance with quality and food safety standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Agribusiness, Food Science or a related discipline; professional procurement qualifications such as CIPS are highly regarded.
• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing or sales within the meat, seafood, food manufacturing or agribusiness sectors.
• Strong understanding of raw meat specifications, yields, grading systems and quality requirements.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive commercial outcomes through data-driven decisions.
• Project management, stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with strong communication and collaboration.

Required skills

• Analytical skills: cost modelling, supply and demand planning, forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Desirable: working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, traceability and regulatory labelling standards, and experience in integrated protein or agricultural supply chains.

Candidates apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the role.