Dynamic Category Manager, Procurement Expert

5 days ago


Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time
Procurement Role Overview

We are a top 30-listed ASX company with diverse needs from thousands of suppliers. Our team specialises in reducing cost and risk across our supply base.

About the Opportunity

This is a key role in maximising values whilst managing third-party risk, developing and executing capital goods & services plans to deliver sustainable, innovative outcomes.

You will work closely with contract managers to maintain Coles' Third-Party Risk Management processes and meet Coles' commitment to engage with suppliers ethically, responsibly, and fairly.

  • Represent Coles as a commercial partner for engagements across Supermarkets, Liquor, and Coles Local
  • Commercial lead for negotiations with supplier counterparts to realise benefits & mitigations, including key commercial items and contract formalisation
Key Responsibilities
  1. Developing and executing key sourcing initiatives/projects to conclusion whilst maintaining ongoing alignment with key business customers and other relevant stakeholders
  2. Support the Senior Category Manager with market research, commodity tracking, strategy development and sensitivity analysis to support the ongoing management of contracts and categories
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require well-developed commercial experience, with demonstrated experience developing, executing, and maintaining category strategy and vision across a range of categories.

  • Related tertiary qualification, ideally with Commerce, Legal, or Procurement background
  • Strong experience in procurement or in the commercial management industry
  • Demonstrated experience in sourcing, project management, data analysis and negotiations
  • Influence stakeholders with persuasive recommendations and arguments, underpinned with strong oral and written communication skills
Benefits Package

We offer an attractive remuneration package that includes an estimated salary of AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per annum, dependent on experience, as well as flexible working arrangements, excellent compensation benefits, and career stability.

Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year.

Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.



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