Commercial Sourcing Expert

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeStrategist Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Procurement Strategist

Coles, a leading Australian retailer, has been serving communities since 1914. With over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands, the company has grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX.

About the Role

This strategic procurement role is crucial in ensuring Coles optimises spend and commercial position across Own Brand product lines.

  • Develop and execute sourcing plans to drive end-to-end efficiency and cost savings.
  • Support Own Brand volume and market share growth by enabling strategic sourcing aligned to Simply and Value Strategy.
  • Deliver commercial outcomes to meet key performance targets.
  • Implement a consistent cost management framework to improve profitability without compromising quality or availability.
  • Leverage data and cost inputs to prioritise initiatives, integrating critical path management with agile execution.
  • Actively engage and partner with stakeholders on category planning, supplier strategies and enterprise priorities.
  • Expand supplier options to create competitive tension and bridge the gap between 'should cost' and 'could cost'.
  • Improve processes and align on clear and communicated responsibilities between teams.
Requirements and Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a strategic procurement professional who understands category management principles.

You'll also have:

  • Extensive experience in general procurement activities including sourcing, value optimisation and management of category planning and processes.
  • Experience leading commercial negotiations across multiple categories, jurisdictions and stakeholder groups.
  • Strong business acumen and negotiation skills gained in major projects and contract negotiations.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Developed presentation and facilitation skills.

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