Procurement Partner

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Optus Full time

Procurement Partner:

Date:26 Jun 2023

Location:
Sydney (Macquarie Park HQ), Australia

Company:
Singtel Group

Why Optus?
We are a business fuelled by optimism, unwavering customer focus and a team of amazing people.

And that's where we come in. "
the amazing people" part


We don't sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment.

We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.


The Procurement Partner will have a strong background in leading end to end strategic sourcing activities to help drive the procurement activities across Optus.

The role will initiate and coordinate the strategic sourcing of one or more commodities/goods/services.

This will be achieved through the creation of procurement plans that proactively identify strategic sourcing opportunities through analysis of internal requirements washed against external supply opportunities.

They will be required to monitor global trends and continuously research and develop new supply markets and sources as well as managing relationships internally and with partners/suppliers.


You day to day will consist of...

  • Developing procurement plans and souring strategies that are underpinned by solid empirical analysis, after conducting stakeholder reviews and aligned to annual operating plan.
  • Challenging current specifications and sourcing methodologies to develop long term solutions aligned to the digital first strategy.
  • Developing alternative suppliers or supply solutions where it effectively mitigates risk and ensures continuity of supply to business.
  • Coordinating sourcing activities. Manage and drive the end to end process for RFx and liaise with Risk, Legal and the Business to bring the contracts to an executable state and delivery best commercial value.
  • Presenting sourcing project outcomes and key recommendations to stakeholders and decisionmakers

What makes you perfect for the role?

  • 5 years procurement sourcing or category management experience
  • Strong knowledge of relationship management contracts negotiation and contract management.
  • Thorough understanding of vendor cost drivers, commercial models practices and accountabilities.
  • Sets benchmarks of quality, cost and delivery effectiveness.

Optus is a place where we let you do you.

We offer a range of benefits including:


  • Competitive salary and performance incentives
  • Discounts to Optus products and services, and to over 400 retailers Australiawide
  • Training, mentoring and development opportunities (ask us about OptusU)
  • Up to five days of Volunteer Leave per year
  • A "connected" day for you to use to connect to something you are passionate about
  • Hybrid ways of working
  • Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
  • Sydney Campus; 20mins from CBD, 12mins from Epping via Optus bus
Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn

  • We have a COVID19 Vaccination Policy and require vaccination to enter our workplaces. Please speak to us if you have any questions about meeting this requirement.

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