AddressChallenge yourself & add significant value in this procurement category position
Take an opportunity to partner with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver quality results
Permanent full-time opportunity based at Qantas Head Office in Mascot
Built on a long history of pioneering aviation, the Qantas Group continues to push boundaries today. Whether it’s through state-of-the-art aircraft, new routes or world-class product, we’re working to create memorable experiences for our customers whenever they fly with us. While we operate in an unpredictable industry, we thrive on uncertainty and are always ready for a challenge.
We take a commercial mindset to all that we do, ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to our customer’s expectations. Driving sustainability, our procurement team meets the demands of the Qantas Group’s diverse portfolio, while maximising the value from our supplier related expenditure.
The Category Procurement Specialist is responsible for planning and executing sourcing activities for their relevant categories, in line with the business Category Strategy and in consultation with business stakeholders. The position operates in a category of high value cross-Group spend where strong interpersonal skills are integral to achieving sustainable positive outcomes. You will be encouraged to think innovatively, challenge the status quo & work independently to develop & maintain best practice in this category.
Core responsibilities of the role will include:
Ensure appropriate procurement strategies are developed and applied to individual planned strategic improvement projects according to the overall Category Strategy as well as specific operational requirements
Lead / provide support of tenders and go to market exercises, have responsibility for contract negotiations and drafting
Work closely with the Engineering and Supply Chain teams to ensure on time delivery of projects; that will deliver organisation wide cost savings and business benefits
Work with team-based Analysts and Group Finance to draw on their analytical expertise throughout sourcing processes
Support the wider Procurement Category team as required
You’ll have:
Tertiary qualifications in Business / Commerce / Law or a related field, with any Engineering experience being highly regarded but not essential
3 + years strategic sourcing, Category Procurement experience
Able to interpret and execute category strategies, analyse data and markets, professionally present findings and recommendations
Demonstrated experience in administering, supporting / leading commercial aspects of large projects
Sound influencing, communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrable commercial awareness and a passion for delivering commercially astute outcome
Proven capability to operate in, and support, a changing procurement environment.
Why Qantas?
You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.
Applications close: Thursday, 16 May 2024
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.
