AddressSenior Sourcing Analyst - Woolworths Food Company
The Senior Sourcing Analyst is a Data expert who is able to analyze, decipher and present complex Data sets in a way that can be taken into clear actionable outcomes.
- Leverage your communication and influencing skills to bring multiple internal departments together to align in unlocking maximum value.
- Sydney or Melbourne based, hybrid working model
- Tap into your love of food and awareness of food trends. We love to bring our passion to life across all aspects of our business and for our customers.
We are Woolworths Food Company
Woolworths Food Company is a platform of businesses within Woolworths Group. The businesses are Woolworths Food Company Retail (WFCR), Australia Grocery Wholesalers, Greenstock & Refresh, within Woolworths Group.
In WFCR, we partner with dynamic suppliers to develop a range of Woolworths Own Brand and exclusive brand products, which meet the ongoing and changing needs of Woolworths customers.
We have a deep passion for our quality products and the value they bring to our customers.
Our integrated teams of Sourcing Specialists, Product Developers, Packaging Specialists, Customer Insights & Sensory Specialists, Chefs, Commercial Specialists and Branders work closely with suppliers and partners to deliver the best balance of quality, value, taste, nutrition and innovation for our customers.
What you’ll experience
This is a great opportunity to work with large datasets, on high impact data projects, that will reach a huge customer base.
Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
- Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
- Parental Leave provision - applies to permanent team members, and excludes casual team Members, fixed term team members and contractors.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the Director of Sourcing, this role plays a crucial part in supporting the Heads of Sourcing and Head of Governance, Risk & Technology to ensure a cohesive approach to sourcing reporting, risk identification and Business growth opportunities.
- Use Data trends and analytical skills to identify current and future trends & processes that may present risks or opportunities for improvement to the Business.
- Engage and communicate with all stakeholders with differing interests and priorities. Adapt style and influencing skills to work effectively and collaboratively.
- Develop and articulate where the Group and each business is heading strategically, and how the Sourcing function can support through relevant strategies.
- Manage and maintain large amounts of data at pace to support the broader team
- Be highly commercial and analytical, creative and resourceful with a drive for results and excellent partnering skills providing the capacity to influence and ultimately drive outcomes
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Sourcing Analyst with a strong data driven background, inquisitiveness, and attention to detail.
- Previous experience in a senior level analytical role within FMCG or Retail, proficient with PPV (Purchase Price Variance reporting)
- Demonstrated experience delivering sourcing strategy with the ability to identify and implement truly cross-functional solutions.
- Experience in identifying trends and key financial risks, in order to assess the risks and opportunities for Woolworths and assist in the development of COGS initiatives
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong data visualisation and communication skills (both written & verbal) - ability to translate complex findings and results into a compelling narrative.
- Able to prioritise, work under pressure, meet deadlines and provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders through effective work planning & structured communication
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
