Address- Full time 12 month max term contract
- Location: Brisbane QLD | Hybrid working
About Ampol
We are proud of our heritage. We have been powering better journeys for all Australians for over 100 years. As Australia’s very own fuel brand we are committed to making those journeys easier by meeting Australia’s needs at every step with the care and service we all deserve. And, as we grow, we continue to evolve, to ensure we have low carbon solutions that will meet the needs of our customers well into the future.
We are proud to be an endorsed employer of choice for women by WORK180. To understand more about how Ampol’s policies, benefits and how we support our people, check out some key female leader career stories on the Work180 website.
About the role
In this role you will engage with category managers, relevant business partners and stakeholders in conducting data analysis, agreed sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract implementation and management activities, and validating benefits claims in accordance with approved category plans and the overarching portfolio plan. This position is initial 12 month contract with a potential view to go permanent.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the team across all categories to deliver agreed activities as set out in category plans or in response to business needs.
- Lead tactical procurement initiatives to deliver value to the business
- Conduct evaluation processes to determine optimal supply sources
- Draft, negotiate and implement contractual agreements
- Conduct analysis of spend and supply markets to identify new opportunities to save money, innovate, improve service and reduce risk
- Review purchase orders and spend commitments to ensure compliance to policies and agreed strategies
About you:
The ideal candidate will be a high performing individual who will support the team in delivering exceptional category management. You will effectively influence the future direction of the business, whilst aligning with the procurement strategic plan, complying with procurement policies and processes.
Key skills and experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (business) or experience in supporting category managers
- Experience and knowledge of procurement fundamentals, sourcing and negotiations, contract implementation and management
- Experience in category portfolio (oil and gas is desirable)
- Procurement professional certification (CIPS) desirable only
Our benefits
- We are flexible. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value.
- We value recognition. We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
- Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.
- Leave Options – Up to 6 weeks annual leave and additional Wellbeing leave days.
- Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.
We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.
Applications close Monday 8 July 2024.
