Sourcing Category Leader

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Square Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our APAC team in Australia (Remote). This role will support the Technology, Marketing, Product, BPO & Professional Services category, focusing on insource-outsource programs and the adoption of the source-to-pay process. The ideal candidate will have experience with strategic sourcing, category leadership, and procurement management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Insource-Outsource Programs and guide RFX's, Contract Negotiations and help improve APAC Procurement initiative.
  • Oversee the selection/negotiation/management/purchasing for large category groups and multiple smaller suppliers or sub-categories.
  • Work with Procurement and leaders to implement category strategies.
  • Support Block leadership strategic planning efforts, focusing on sourcing, contract negotiation, buying, and risk mitigation strategy.
  • Oversee complex, Block-wide supplier relations, developing solutions to new problems and anticipating future trends and issues.
  • Lead a network of other authorities, building agreement.
  • Model collaboration skills and have a noticeable positive impact on the velocity and success of your teammates.
  • Develop selection/negotiation criteria, establish purchasing goals, coordinate resources, and provide category leadership.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of Procurement/Strategic Sourcing experience.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience with Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay Practices.
  • Experience using Procurement Tools such as SCOUT, COUPA, Oracle, etc.

About Block

We're a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Our mission is to help more people access the economy. We build tools to help sellers run and grow their businesses with our integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement Plans
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Wellness perks
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Learning and Development resources

Note

We're an equal opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive interview experience. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter.


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