Category Delivery

Job Description:

• Use your extraordinary relationship management and procurement skills to enhance Aon’s operations
• This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work from home and from our Aon office.
• Open to applicants Australia wide!

At Aon, we understand the importance of having flexible work practices to allow our colleagues to be their very best. We offer Hybrid work solutions which allows our colleagues to work from their place of choice, in conjunction to the local Aon office. Of course flexibility goes beyond just the place of work.. and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
The Opportunity:
Global Spend Management (GSM) is a shared service function that helps Aon manage spend. We assist colleagues to make purchases in an efficient and strategic way, helping Aon gain the highest quality with the lowest risk, at the lowest cost. GSM reaches all colleagues in our firm and impacts multiple facets of our day-to-day business activities.
The Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for leading and executing strategic sourcing strategies within Aon. In the role, you will lead the construction and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives for key commodities spends in the categories that you are assigned to.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing and vendor management for APAC based in Australia
• Identifying problems and resolving solutions with existing vendors and contracts
• Identifying and settling costs associated with the Products purchased
• Assisting with the implementation of Products sourcing management strategies and driving strategic sourcing initiatives related to specific Products
• Maintaining knowledge of market trends, market conditions and recommending changes in strategic sourcing strategies
• Performing basic project management
• Performing opportunity analysis to identify projects that will deliver significant cost savings and value improvement
• Analysing business processes and resolving opportunities achieved through influencing supply and demand of services
• Interpreting and communicate legal terms/issues to assist business in understanding and mitigating risk
• Developing commodity specific RFXs and engage in RFX analysis.
• Coordinating negotiation strategies and maintains contact with key supplier partners at all times
• Driving negotiations with suppliers
• Supervising supplier performance

About you:
This role will suit someone who works well under pressure, is a self-starter and is highly client service focused.
You will also possess the following attributes:

• Phenomenal attention to detail and be able to multitask whilst maintaining a first class client focus.
• Experience in sourcing, contract development and negotiation, and supplier management for large spend categories will be highly regarded
• Experience across IT, HR, and Professions sectors
• Process driven
• Stakeholder engagement, understanding the needs and connecting dots
• Drive solutions
• Some flexibility to suit the different time zones you will be servicing across the region.

About Us:
We’re a team of authentic and inquisitive individuals focused on providing exceptional value to our clients and our local communities. Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success, and we’re proud of our positive impact.
Here at Aon, you’re always more than just a job title. We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business – in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.
Here are some of the key benefits you’ll get at Aon:

• As a valued colleague of Aon, you (and your family) have access to benefits that support your holistic wellbeing
• You will receive a generous Group Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) policy which will provide you with up to 75% of your salary
• Aon actively supports employees who wish to pursue work-related studies and offers career advancement opportunities
• Aon colleagues gain access to the Well One app. The Well One program aims to support colleagues in balancing emotional, physical, lifestyle and financial wellbeing

How to apply:
Please submit your up to date resume with relevant experiences and skills.
Aon is committed to creating a winning and inclusive culture with growth and development opportunities for everyone. Diversity is the foundation on which we have built our world-class organization, unparalleled in delivering distinctive value through the work we do.
We embrace an inclusive culture where our people trust each other, respect diversity and share ideas freely.
To learn more about the Aon please visit our careers site:
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