If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!
Shape commodity strategy and navigate market risk
Turn market insights into commercial outcomes
Join an iconic Australian FMCG company and make a lasting impact
The Role
Are you a commercially minded professional who thrives on turning market insights into business value? Do you enjoy building strong relationships, solving complex challenges and helping teams make confident, data-driven decisions?
We're seeking a Commodity & Risk Manager to play a pivotal role in managing commodity exposure, supporting ingredient procurement and sales strategy and driving sustainable business performance. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with stakeholders across the business, influence strategic decisions and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement commodity risk management strategies to manage price volatility including the use of derivative products to secure operating margins, and support business objectives across key commodity categories
Monitor commodity and financial markets, providing timely insights, forecasts and recommendations to support commercial decision-making
Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external market participants to optimise sourcing, contracting and risk mitigation activities
Lead portfolio analysis and reporting, delivering clear, actionable insights on market trends, exposures, performance and opportunities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across commodity planning, supply chain optimisation and risk governance processes
About you
Proven experience in commodity trading, commodity management, procurement, risk management or a related commercial role
Strong understanding of commodity markets, risk management principles and financial market dynamics
Demonstrated capability in data analysis, forecasting and translating complex information into practical business recommendations
Experience working across supply chain, logistics or commercial operations, with a collaborative and stakeholder-focused approach
Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation
Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.
Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance
Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment Police check .
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
