Job Description

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Through the Liquorland banner, our Coles Liquor team work to bring the drinks our customers want, when and how they want them. With a network of more than 900 stores and ultra-convenient online sites, the team deliver on our commitment to provide accessible drink solutions for every occasion.

As Sourcing Manager - Spirits, you will be instrumental in executing our Exclusive Brands strategy and delivering strong commercial outcomes. You'll be a key contributor to the expansion and evolution of our Exclusive Liquor Brands portfolio, helping bring innovative and compelling products to market.

Leading sourcing projects across the spirits category, you will identify growth opportunities, negotiate with suppliers and manage product development to ensure all offerings deliver against quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction benchmarks.

You’ll also:

• Work with Category Managers to identify gaps in the spirits portfolio, emerging product areas, size of prize/opportunity & feasibility of product
• Partner with the Category team to drive sales and profit performance ahead of budget and in line with forecasts
• End to end project management of all new product development from concept to execution
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify new opportunities or opportunities to improve efficiencies
• Monitor & review execution of pricing, promotional management & distribution across banners in collaboration with Category Teams and Trade Planning
• Liaise with category and supply chain teams to ensure optimum levels of stock
• Demonstrate understanding of consumer buying behaviour

About you and your skills

You will leverage your strong commercial acumen, passion for spirits and broad understanding of the alcohol market to source products that align with our brand strategy and support the objectives of our category teams.

You’ll also have:

• Demonstrated buying, category management or sourcing experience within the Liquor retail environment
• Passion for the product holding WSET 2 or 3 in Spirits
• NPD and innovation background.
• Outstanding influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Sound knowledge of end-to-end supply chain
• RSA Qualification

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 193270

Employment Type: Full time