Strategic Procurement Leader for Governance and Compliance

3 hours ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Woolworths Group Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Executive-level Procurement Governance and Risk Manager to lead a dynamic program team of Governance and Supplier Management specialists in place to enable the compliance of operational functions within the Woolworths Group Portfolio, to Procurement Policy and standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of Procurement Governance and Supplier Management Specialists
  • Build credibility and be a trusted advisor to General Managers and senior stakeholders across Business Units to demonstrate through reporting the value they receive through Policy compliance
  • Be challenged in a key role where you will make a visible impact on the success of the Woolworths Group and manage C-Suite / senior stakeholder relationships
What You'll Bring

We are looking for an individual with prior or current consulting or large corporate experience with demonstrable leadership skills who can nurture and drive a high-performing team. Key qualifications include:

  • Extensive experience with a large-scale corporation leading and transforming a data-led Governance and Risk space
  • Strong demonstrable Program management skills as a member of a complex program team with multiple workstreams (People, Process and Systems), utilising agile methodologies
  • Well-developed problem-solving toolkit including analytical with a creative mindset that brings clarity to ambiguity and the development of the storyboard to engage and bring stakeholders along the journey
  • Proven leadership of a high-performing team and the commitment and structuring of their ongoing development. Strong business partnering skills with senior Stakeholder Management in key Business Units. Group Risk and Group Sustainability
  • Prior experience in quarterly delivery management of Governance, Risk and Supplier management standards
  • The use of emerging technologies to operationalise and simplify compliance will be highly regarded
About Us

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.



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