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Form of workProcurement supplies solutions. Coles Group is a top 30-listed ASX company with diverse needs from thousands of suppliers. Our team specialises in reducing cost and risk across our supply base. We partner with all areas of the business to develop and execute sourcing and contracting strategies that innovatively deliver sustainable value to our customers.
About the roleWe have an opportunity for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join the team. Working closely with a new division within manufacturing at Coles, You will support the category managers with analytical requirements to support the ongoing delivery and strategy. You will also be responsible for;
- maintaining up to date the Initiative Tracker, Contract Repository and Initiative Folders, ensuring benefits are effectively tracked and reported while supporting the endorsement and approval of initiatives
- Lead and support RFx process as directed by Category managers
- Analytical an operational support for strategic sourcing, SRM, contract performance management, reporting and other procurement activities
- Conduct TCO, should cost, commodities management, benchmarking and other analysis to enable better decision and management of suppliers and spend categories
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist who has a strong analytical skillset. Ideally you would have had some exposure to a manufacturing services environment however this is not essential. You will also have;
- Related tertiary qualification, ideally with commerce, supply chain management, law or Property category.
- Strong business acumen and negotiation skills gained in major projects and contract negotiations.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
- Highly developed commercial experience, possibly gained in other large commercial/FMCG/Retail enterprise.
- Strong experience in procurement or in the commercial management industry.
- Deep value chain management knowledge including the ability to look for value beyond savings via efficiency and quality benefits available through technology.
- Research and networking skills to ensure Coles is at the forefront of industry leading practices and strategic trends.
With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.
We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. Find out more in the ‘Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site.
Job ID: 114269
Employment Type: Full time
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