Supplier Management Specialist

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Procurement team

Woolworths Group Procurement is an enterprise-wide function and our job is to provide thought leadership, best practice advice and deliver a service that adds value to our business partners.

We operate in a fast paced, nimble environment with entrepreneurial-minded professionals who work collaboratively to build relationships to achieve outcomes to be the leaders in the market. Our point of difference is that we are part of Australia's largest retailer allowing us to provide unparalleled career opportunities.

The team is positioned to drive change and continuous improvement across the business whilst continually focussed on providing excellent customer experiences to key stakeholders. The procurement operating model ensures that we are a high performing team providing the best service to our customers.

What you'll do

The Supplier Management Specialist adds value to Woolworths Group through the maintenance, application and review of the Supplier Grow Program (SGP). The SGP is a Supplier Management framework consisting of a supplier segmentation approach, a value generation framework, voice of supplier survey capabilities and a third-party risk management operating model. This role will support the business with knowledge and guidance on how best to apply the capability on their respective arenas.

• Develops, implements and reviews Supplier Management Framework processes to facilitate consistency and alignment to company risk strategies
• Drives and delivers the implementation and ongoing monitoring of key processes and supporting documentation (including policies and standards) in the Supplier Management framework across our business areas.
• Identifies linkages to other technology/platforms utilised to perform Supplier Management activities and determine appropriate alignment strategies - specifically related to Third-Party Risk and mitigation of said risk.
• Drives value for the company through better compliance and stakeholder experience by ensuring the appropriate usage of the Supplier Management Framework processes, activities and compliance & governance metrics.
• Identifies and generates required reports and KPI's to facilitate review of: use and performance of, and compliance to the Supplier Management Framework.
• Identifies, supports, and validates changes to the Supplier Management Framework training modules/materials.
• Provides advisory support on the Framework and Policy as required.
• Drives change management activities for any required changes to the Supplier Management Framework.
• Owns training and communications material related to the framework (including website content, updates and review

What you'll bring

• Customer Focus with strong analytical thinking and data driven
• Attention to detail and experience in developing accurate materials
• Change Management - ability to sponsor change throughout the organization.
• Communication Skills - influencing skills, effective facilitation, presentation & communication skills
• Project Management - Able to establish priorities and deliver results when promised
• Process, Project and Risk Management

Note: Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company committed to breaking down institutional barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements above, we urge you to please still submit your application.

What you'll experience

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 progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere' policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
• 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.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
  

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.

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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.