Procurement Manager

Company Description
Greencross is Australia’s largest integrated pet wellness organisation; with a network of retail stores (Petbarn), veterinary practices (Greencross Vets), and our Animal Emergency Hospitals. Our purpose is to make our world a happier place through the love of pets.
We are looking for team members who achieve outstanding results, and can embody our values: Passion, Authentic, Caring, Knowledge and Togetherness
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to join our high performing procurement team based in North Ryde. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you’ll lead complex sourcing initiatives across a number of areas as well as project manage the Modern Slavery and ESG initiatives.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead end to end complex sourcing initiatives and manage ongoing category management
• Lead or play an influential role in the transition and implementation of a new commercial/supplier arrangement where required
• Clearly and effectively communicate recommendations based on detailed analysis concisely to the Head of Procurement and other senior stakeholders
• Performing detailed analysis to obtain an understanding of the category with the ability to formulate negotiation strategies
• Assist the Head of Procurement with reporting requirements and tracking of procurement benefits, Modern Slavery and ESG outcomes
• Determining category baselines through analysis and modelling using assumptions in the absence of relevant data
• Maintain and monitor compliance with policies and procedures for procurement and contracts across the business units including post implementation reviews
• Work with the Procurement team to ensure that all procurement initiatives are aligned to our ESG Strategy and be the Project Manager on implementation of Governance outputs
• Ensure that all Modern Slavery requirements and ESG commitments are embedded into the procurement processes
  

• At least 3 years experience in Project Management , focused on Change Management / ESG and or Modern Slavery
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills with the ability to present data in an accurate manner using necessary tools (e.g. PowerPoint)
• Strong understanding of end to end procurement processes
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to review, analyse and recommend commercial outcomes
• Strong communicator (written and verbal) with a high level of interpersonal skills to manage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a retail environment is desirable but not essential.
• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement
• Tertiary qualifications in business or finance related discipline or equivalent experience in relevant field
  

• Work in a business that is passionate about animals!
• Be part of the leading pet retail business in the country
• Paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements.
• Pet services and product discounts
• Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home