Chris Ellis
About
Chris Ellis is from Kingston Beach, Tasmania, Australia. Chris is currently Senior Procurement Manager at Tassal Group. Chris also works as Procurement Manager at Tassal Group, a job Chris has held since May 2022. In Chris's previous role as a National Procurement Manager at HS Fresh Food Group, Chris worked in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia until Apr 2022. Prior to joining HS Fresh Food Group, Chris was a E-Commerce Co-Owner & Co-Founder at The Party Cupboard and held the position of E-Commerce Co-Owner & Co-Founder at Hobart, Tasmania. Prior to that, Chris was a GM Procurement & Operations at Coogans Stores, based in Hobart from Jun 2017 to Mar 2019. Chris started working as Senior Merchandise Manager (Footwear & Accessories) at The Country Road Group (CRG) in Melbourne, Australia in Mar 2005. From Oct 2001 to Nov 2004, Chris was GM Merchandise & Operations at Circus Distribution, based in London, UK. Prior to that, Chris was a Merchandise Buyer at Walmart, based in Lutterworth, UK from Jun 1999 to Oct 2001.
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Chris Ellis's current jobs
• Led transformation of $450M procurement portfolio, achieving ROSMA >15 and embedding strategic sourcing principles. • Delivered global sourcing initiatives and major procurement projects in collaboration with consultancy partners. • Negotiated high-value contracts and RFPs, securing favourable commercial outcomes and quantifiable cost savings. • Integrated generative AI tools into procurement diagnostics, supplier risk modelling, and scenario planning. • Championed ESG procurement strategy, including Scope 3 emissions targets and sustainable sourcing. • Implemented SRM diagnostics and performance frameworks to drive continuous improvement. • Reported to executive SteerCo and influenced enterprise-level procurement decisions.
Chris Ellis's past jobs
• Directed national procurement across multiple sites, delivering cost optimisation and ESG integration. • Led end-to-end tender processes and implemented inventory systems to ensure continuity and efficiency. • Negotiated strategic supplier agreements aligned with commercial, legal, and sustainability goals. • Embedded analytics, governance, and ESG principles into sourcing operations. • Delivered supplier performance programs and aligned procurement with business objectives.
• Co-founded and operated an eCommerce business, providing financial oversight and managing procurement, inventory control, and digital operations to enable scalable growth and operational efficiency
• • Developed and executed merchandise, buying and procurement strategies to improve supplier engagement, inventory control, and margin performance. • Introduced performance reporting and planning frameworks to support commercial decision-making.
• • Led strategic oversight of a $120M merchandise portfolio, managing a cross-functional team of over 20 across procurement, buying, production, and innovation. • Delivered category growth, supplier optimisation, and trading profitability improvements through strategic sourcing, effective merchandising management, and targeted contract negotiations.