Indirect Sourcing Lead

7 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

Location:
- Melbourne- Job Type:
- Permanent- Salary:
- $140000 - $180000 per annum- Contact:
- Carl Stephen**The Opportunity**:
We have a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to contribute to the transformation of a major retailer going through change. We are seeking a talented individual on a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead on several indirects projects, including IT and the implementation of a P2P tools as they navigate this exciting time. As the Sourcing Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping of their indirects contracts as they decouple and become their own entity.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify sourcing needs and develop a comprehensive sourcing strategy tailored to the demerger process.
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for contracts, ensuring best value, timely delivery, and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective procurement strategies, considering both short-term goals and long-term sustainability.
- Drive vendor selection, negotiation, and relationship management, while striving to achieve optimal terms and conditions for the organization.
- Oversee the implementation of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) software, working alongside IT teams and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure that all contracts adhere to relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Proven experience in sourcing and procurement, preferably in a retail, FMCG or banking environment (advantageous).
- Experience working through a demerger (advantageous)
- Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of successfully managing and optimizing IT contracts.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Experience in navigating complex organizational structures and managing change effectively.

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