Graduate - Procurement & Supply Chain

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Overview:

At Costa, we're focused on helping feed a growing population through innovation, sustainability and world-class fresh produce. As Australia's leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables, we work with customers across Australia and around the world to deliver fresh, healthy food every day.

Costa's Procurement team plays an important role in supporting our operations by partnering with suppliers and stakeholders across the business to ensure goods and services are sourced efficiently, responsibly and commercially. From supporting farms and production facilities to enabling corporate functions, procurement helps create value and drive business performance across Costa. Working across a national business, the team supports sourcing decisions and supplier relationships that help Costa deliver fresh produce to customers across Australia and beyond.

We are seeking a motivated graduate to join Costa's Procurement team based in Docklands, Melbourne. This is a permanent full-time graduate opportunity where you'll combine structured development with practical experience across procurement, supplier management, commercial analysis, logistics planning, supply chain systems and business improvement projects.

Working alongside experienced procurement professionals and business leaders, you'll contribute to sourcing initiatives, commercial projects and business improvement programs while developing the skills, relationships and experience needed to build a long-term career within Costa.

About this position:

As a graduate within Costa's Procurement team, you'll work across procurement, supplier engagement and practical supply chain activities that support operations across the business.

Procurement is about much more than purchasing goods and services. It involves building supplier partnerships, analysing information, solving complex business challenges and helping teams make informed commercial decisions that deliver value.

This role provides exposure to:

• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Processes
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Analytics and Reporting
• Contract Administration and Governance
• Network and Distribution Optimisation
• Logistics Planning and Performance
• Supply Chain Systems and Data
• Continuous Improvement and Supply Chain Projects
• Supplier Performance Monitoring
• Market Analysis and Commercial Insights
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
• Risk Management and Ethical Sourcing

Why join us?

We care for our people. People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, well-being, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you'll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.

As a graduate with Costa, you'll automatically be enrolled in our Graduate Development Program, designed to develop future leaders and innovators across our business. You'll gain exposure to senior leaders, technical experts and fellow graduates while building practical skills in a real-world commercial environment.

You'll also benefit from:

• Exposure to procurement, logistics planning and supply chain improvement activities within Australia's largest horticultural business
• Structured graduate development and leadership training
• Mentoring from experienced procurement and business leaders
• Exposure to sourcing, supplier management and commercial decision making
• Opportunities to contribute to business improvement and efficiency initiatives across supply chain projects
• Meaningful project work that supports visibility, planning, reporting and decision-making
• Experience working with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Human Resources and Commercial functions
• A pathway to build a long-term career in Procurement, Supply Chain, Category Management or Commercial Leadership
• Opportunities to contribute to initiatives that create measurable value across the business

About you:

We're looking for graduates who are curious, analytical and eager to learn. You may have recently completed, or be in your final year of, a degree in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Logistics
• Business
• Commerce
• Economics
• Agricultural Business
• Operations Management
• Data Analytics
• Or a related discipline

You will also:

• Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Enjoy analysing information and solving problems
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrate initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
• Be comfortable working with data and business insights
• Be curious, adaptable and eager to learn
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Hold a current Australian Driver's Licence
• Have full Australian working rights

We are seeking people who can demonstrate Costa's core values: Determination, Accountability, Passion, Respect and Sincerity.

Click here to watch one of our previous graduates talk about their journey.

Program Timing and Process:

Accessibility and Inclusion: At Costa, we value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support throughout the application, assessment or interview process, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experience and potential.

 Applications for the 2027 Graduate Intake close on September 16, 2026, with an anticipated start date of February 8, 2027. The selection process will consist of application questions, video submissions, psychometric assessments and interviews (virtual or in person). 

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