Senior Procurement Programs Manager

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Woolworths Group Full time
Permanent opportunity to work on C Suite sponsored programs Location agnostic with flexible working arrangements Lead the development and delivery of Group Procurement Transformation Programs leveraging Agile program delivery methodologies

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 a 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 Program Team

We are an enterprise-wide, C-suite sponsored program team built to drive value and operational excellence throughout the Business Units through a consulting style service that leverages a strong program structure and provides both leading practice insights / thought leadership and delivery excellence to our business partners.

Our mandate is to partner with each of our Business Units across the group portfolio to identify and develop high-quality optimisation programs, within the Goods & Services Not for Resale space. We collaborate with each Business Unit to target and prioritise the areas that represent a significant improvement in their cost of doing business and therefore directly contribute to the bottom line of the company.

About the opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Director-level consultant / Executive-level Program Manager to lead a dynamic program team of experienced Transformation Consultants whose focus is to support the operational functions of the Woolworths Group Portfolio, to deliver the 2025 strategic objectives.

The individual will play a consultative / trusted advisor role to the Business Units and will support and empower them through their journey from identification to delivery of Group-wide transformation Programs. The role will also manage the Strategic Procurement QDC cycle and a PMO function to support project execution, OKR reporting and the development of strategic plans to drive the timely accomplishment of transformation initiatives.

What you'll do

This role will directly contribute to the success of some of the most visible C-suite sponsored strategic programs within Woolworths Group and will support the development of a high-performing internal Program Delivery Capability. You will:

Lead and manage a team of Consultants and Program Managers (+6) delivering a portfolio of Procurement transformation projects internally and across the Group. Build credibility and be a trusted advisor to the C-level, GMs and senior stakeholders across the Business Units to share and demonstrate the value they receive through Program delivery Be a leader in agile, robust Program Management and a key member of the Group Program Management Tribe Be challenged in a key role where you will make a visible impact on the success of the Woolworths Group and manage C-Suite / senior stakeholder relationships.

What you'll bring

We are looking for an individual with prior or current consulting experience with demonstrable leadership skills who can nurture and drive a high-performing team. You will bring:

Extensive experience with a Tier 1 or boutique consulting firm or internal strategy role. Strong demonstrable end to end Program management skills with complex program management of multiple workstreams (People, Process and Systems) across Physical and Digital transformation programs, utilising agile methodologies including multi-million dollar transformation programs Well-developed consulting and problem-solving toolkit including analytical and financial modelling skills with a creative mindset that brings clarity to ambiguity and the development of the storyboard to engage and bring stakeholders along the journey. Proven leadership and effective utilisation of a high-performing team and the commitment and structuring of their ongoing development. Strong business partnering skills with C-Suite Stakeholder Management Prior experience in Program Leadership of large-scale corporate-wide programs (+ $2M investment), procurement strategy development and quarterly delivery management, supplier management including Governance and Risk Experience within Sustainable Procurement & Supply chain experience and M&A will be highly regarded

What you'll experience

A progressive and flexible 'Work from Anywhere' policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing. 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. 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers. Woolworths Group will also continue to pay superannuation for up to 12 months (subject to relevant caps) while the Team Member is on parental leave (paid or unpaid). 4 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers

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.



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