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Senior Procurement Officer

MDKL Procurement • South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia • Full-time

Description

Are you a commercially savvy procurement professional looking for a strategic, high-impact role within a national organisation? Do you enjoy managing services and equipment procurement, building supplier partnerships, and delivering value across complex stakeholder environments?

We’re excited to be recruiting for a newly created Senior Procurement Officer – Services & Equipment role, established as part of an ambitious and evolving business strategy. This new role reflects our commitment to strengthening our national procurement capability, supporting continued growth, and driving smarter, more sustainable sourcing decisions across our franchise network.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to make a meaningful impact from day one and help shape how procurement supports the future direction of the business.

About the business

Minor DKL Food Group is a leading Australian retail food franchisor and the Australian subsidiary of the Thai-listed Minor International PCL. With brands including The Coffee Club and Veneziano Coffee, and boasting over 400 stores across 11 countries, our network employs more than 5,000 people.

For 35 years, The Coffee Club has been an iconic & beloved staple in Australia. The Coffee Club was built on a foundation of family, friends, and meeting customer needs. We’re more than just a café; we’ve created a space that’s casual yet sophisticated, stylish yet affordable. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest Australian café chains, serving millions of loyal customers.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, the Senior Procurement Officer – Services & Equipment is responsible for end-to-end procurement management across services and equipment categories. This includes strategic sourcing, tender management, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and stakeholder engagement.

You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and franchise partners to deliver commercially sound, compliant, and value-driven procurement outcomes aligned with business priorities.

This role suits professionals seeking senior-level procurement and supply chain roles with a balance of strategic influence and hands-on delivery.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing across services and equipment categories
  • Negotiate contracts and manage strong, long-term supplier relationships
  • Drive supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
  • Manage tenders, contract renewals, and pricing in partnership with legal and finance
  • Support procurement, maintenance, and lifecycle management of the equipment fleet
  • Maintain asset, contract, and procurement reporting records
  • Analyse spend, track savings, and support budgeting and forecasting
  • Contribute to key business projects and engage with internal and franchise stakeholders

About you

You are a proactive, detail-oriented procurement specialist with experience managing both strategic and operational procurement activities. You’re confident engaging senior stakeholders, managing complex supplier relationships, and delivering measurable value.

You will bring:

  • A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline
  • 5–8+ years’ experience in procurement, ideally within services and/or equipment categories
  • Strong experience in contract negotiation, tendering, and supplier performance management
  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with strong Microsoft Office capability
  • Experience using procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, D365, or similar platforms
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong organisational, prioritisation, and problem-solving ability

Why join Minor DKL Food Group?

We offer a collaborative, values-driven culture where procurement professionals are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. As part of our Support Office team, you’ll benefit from:

  • The opportunity to shape newly created senior procurement roles aligned to an exciting business strategy
  • A high-performing procurement function with strong leadership and visibility
  • Exposure to a large, diverse franchise and supplier network
  • Flexible working arrangements supporting work–life balance
  • A modern head office environment and inclusive workplace culture
  • A range of employee benefits including employer-funded paid parental leave, purchased annual leave, and access to subsidised training and development programs
  • Barista-quality coffee every day

How to apply

If you’re looking for your next Senior Procurement Officer role and want to be part of a forward-thinking, growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV outlining your suitability for the role via the Apply Now button.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Company Overview

At Minor DKL Food Group, we combine global operational excellence with a passion for innovation and community. Whether you’re interested in franchised restaurant operations or the creative, purpose-driven world of specialty coffee, we offer diverse roles that empower you to grow and make a positive impact. If you want to further your hospitality career at The Coffee Club—or explore the sustainable, artisanal realm of specialty coffee with Nomad Coffee Group, our proudly B Corp certified specialty coffee arm—there’s a place for you here. Discover a career where every cup, every service, and every experience contributes to our shared success. Join us and be part of a team that’s driving change in the world of coffee and hospitality.