Souring Analyst

Our client is focused on advancing the role of Australian resources in meeting the region's demand for significantly more energy with fewer emissions.

Our client sells a wide range of products and services to retail, as well as commercial customers from industries including, maritime, aviation, racing, and transport, sharing global expertise, research and development with Australian business partners, customers, and community stakeholders.

New opportunity exists for a Hybrid Snr Sourcing Analyst to manage end-to-end Sourcing projects as per business request, manage sourcing projects related to demand from client's customer and products business covering marketing and retail assets scopes, including: source selection, contract negotiation, and contract creation & maintenance.

• Drive and manage sourcing and contracting projects of low or medium complexity
• Ensure that the business requirements are wellunderstood and properly covered in the sourcing process
• Identify value levers and opportunities to maximize value for client in the marketplace
• Develop Sourcing strategy in accordance with the respective Category strategy with guidance from senior team members if required
• Define approach to market and develop source selection criteria based on the business priorities and requirement
• Manage and coordinate the supplier selection process to ensure the most ideal option is chosen
• Manage all relevant stakeholder and supplier interactions and relationship throughout the sourcing project
• Negotiate and agree on relevant contract terms with suppliers
• Develop and modify contract content based on templates and manage the approval process
• Generate reports (status, summary etc.) and analyze data depending on the project requirements
• Take an innovative approach and support/lead continuous process improvement initiatives
• Effectively represent the Team in the respective categories in conversations with other teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Take an innovative approach proposing improvement initiatives that result in long term solution.

• Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)
• 35 years of relevant analysis / sourcing experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment
• Understanding of the endtoend Procurement process
• Experience in sourcing of services and commodities
• Knowledge of contracts and legal terms
• Sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a good understanding of commercial orientation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Must be PR and possess valid permit to work in Australia or Citizen for Australia.
• Proven experience in dealing with external partners, especially with suppliers
• Experience with contract creation, negotiation and maintenance
• Fluent in English is mandatory
• Knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent timemanagement and task prioritization skills
• Experience in Supplier Selection methods, Supplier Performance Management activities
• Strong motivation to further develop sourcing & category knowledge
• Proactive and innovative approach
• Any Retail Asset (equipment purchase and maintenance, construction & maintenance services) category specific experience is an advantage
• Experience managing / supporting petrol station retail network is an advantage

• Proficient desktop computing experience
• Experience working with Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage