Sourcing Specialis

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**:
Commercial is a large but close-knit group. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience to every business unit at Coles Supermarkets, Liquor and Coles Local. And we pride ourselves on the partnerships we build, new ideas we develop and how passionately we work on convenient, healthy solutions for our customers.

**About the role**:
In this permanent role as part of a dedicated and engaged team. You will be responsible for supplier and SKU onboarding and the ongoing management, COGS improvement and sourcing analytics. This role will see you always seeking opportunities for improvement and balancing quality and cost.

You will also:

- Drive new supplier and SKU onboarding process
- Deliver supplier analysis focused on spend, DIFOT and forecast
- Providing operational support for strategic sourcing, contract management, reporting and varied procurement activities
- Support superior supplier performance through continuous performance monitoring and regular supplier collaboration meetings

**About you and your skills**:
We are looking for someone who has a strong commercial acumen and an analytical approach to problem solving. You will have demonstrated stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and drive outcomes.

You’ll also need:

- Skills and experience in the retail industry
- Preference given to tertiary qualifications or industry experience in finance or legal
- Proven experience in procurement, supply chain or other commercial functions
- Project management and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and issues simultaneously work within a commercial, fast paced, and complex environment
- Strong inter-personal skills and proven ability to engage internal and external stakeholders
- Strong planning and time management skills

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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: 122639

Employment Type: Full time