Procurement Specialist, Supply Chai

2 weeks ago

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Group Full time

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 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:

Coles Group is a top 30-listed ASX company with diverse needs from thousands of suppliers. Procurement supplies solutions, and 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 role:

We have an opportunity for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join the team.

This role will see you supporting our Category Managers with analytical requirements to support the development of strategies, as well implementing sourcing initiatives that ensure delivery of business plans.

You will also be responsible for;

  • Maintaining the Initiative Tracker, Contract Repository and Initiative Folders, ensuring benefits are effectively tracked and reported while supporting the endorsement and approval of initiatives
  • Leading the full sourcing process including development of scope, supplier selection/evaluation, commercial negotiation, risk mitigation and contract execution, ensuring appropriate business involvement at all stages of the process
  • Provide analytical and 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 making and management of suppliers and spend categories
  • Lead and support RFx process as directed by Category Managers

About you and your skills:


We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist with a strong analytical skillset, and deep value chain management knowledge to look for value beyond the savings via efficiency and quality benefits.

You will also have;

  • Related tertiary qualification, ideally within commerce, supply chain management, law or property categories
  • Strong commercial acumen, possibly gained in other large commercial/FMCG/Retail enterprise
  • Strong experience in procurement or in the commercial management industry
  • Research and networking skills to ensure Coles is at the forefront of industry leading practices and strategic trends
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills


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 our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm.

And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

Job ID: 118958

Employment Type:
Full time

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