Strategic Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Red Bull Full time
Job Title: Procurement Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to join our team at Red Bull. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for driving cost optimization, enabling effective management of key suppliers and risks, and supporting an efficient sourcing process of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals.

* Analyze business plans and company spending to recommend cost optimizations.

* Maintain close relationships with internal stakeholders for cost optimization and improvements.

* Develop and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with the Global Procurement Policy.

* Provide transparency and insights into third-party spending.

* Establish and enforce supplier management and outsourcing guidelines and agreements.

* Analyze trends and market conditions for pricing, availability, lead-time, and capacity of goods and services.

* Provide methods and support to identify and qualify potential new suppliers and to ensure relationships with key suppliers are transparent and actively managed.

Sourcing to Contract:

* Align procurement recommendations with yearly business plans and goals.

* Define sourcing strategies and support high-value or important procurement initiatives.

* Set goals and negotiation tactics to achieve the best value for Red Bull.

* Lead or support supplier negotiations from source to contract.

* Recommend budget changes through close collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Business Partnering and Team:

* Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding spend and ensure procurement collaboration.

* Work closely with budget owners to develop direct sourcing strategies.

* Ensure key supplier relationships are managed and monitored by contract owner.

* Manage recruitment, supervision, and development of future procurement team members.

* Align procurement goals and initiatives with HQ Global Procurement and provide regular updates.

Performance Management:

* Set-up yearly Procurement targets in alignment with key stakeholders.

* Establish regular management reporting on procurement initiatives and provide monthly results.

* Set up and execute KPI reporting for key suppliers and spend.

Requirements:

* Minimum of 7+ years' experience in a Procurement role.

* Degree qualified within a relevant discipline would be highly regarded.

* Experience in project and process management.

* Experience working in high volume FMCG, or consumer durables is highly desirable.

* Solid understanding of category management and state of the art 'source-to-contract' procurement processes.

* Proficiency in procurement software (P2P, S2C), advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and SAP experience desirable.

* Ability to establish a long-term procurement vision and strategic plans for the organisation.

* Proven stakeholder management, relationship building skills, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.

* Ability to drive the delivery of procurement plans against agreed targets while prioritising multiple activities.

* Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability, along with a good knowledge of drafting contracts.

* Resilience within a fast-paced environment and experience within a global organisational framework.

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