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Procurement Specialist - Technology Workfoce

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

 

About the team

 

Procurement 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.

<h3>About the role</h3>


As the Procurement Specialist - Technology Workforce, you will play a key role in supporting strategic sourcing and supplier performance. Using data insights, you will lead RFx processes and ensure effective contract governance to deliver optimal technology outcomes. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Support Category Managers with analytics to inform category strategies.
  • Maintain the Initiative Tracker, Contract Repository and Initiative Folders, ensuring benefits are tracked and initiatives endorsed.
  • Lead and assist with RFx processes as directed by Category Managers.
  • Provide analytical and operational support for strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract performance, reporting and other procurement activities.
  • Conduct total cost of ownership analysis, should-cost modelling, commodity management, benchmarking and other evaluations to enable informed decisions and supplier optimisation.

<h3>About you and your skills</h3>


You are a commercially savvy procurement professional with technology expertise and a growth mindset. You thrive on uncovering value beyond cost savings and staying ahead of industry trends. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong commercial acumen, ideally gained in large commercial, FMCG or retail environments
  • Proven experience in procurement or commercial management
  • A deep understanding of value chain management and the ability to identify efficiency and quality benefits through technology
  • Research and networking skills to keep Coles aligned with leading practices and strategic trends
  • Demonstrated experience in vendor selection and management for category related goods and services, including:
    • RFP creation and execution
    • Financial and scope analysis
    • Implementation of optimised commercial models (fixed price, time and materials, fixed capacity)
    • Total cost of ownership considerations

What’s in it for you?

 

  • Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
  • Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
  • Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
  • Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
  • Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
  • Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
  • Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

 

About the recruitment process

 

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. 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. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

 

Job ID: 170339

 

Employment Type: Full time

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