Procurement Strategist

We're a leading provider of postal and logistics services, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

As a key member of our Group Procurement team, you'll play a critical role in supporting our business objectives and driving value through strategic sourcing initiatives.

Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Manager, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the organization to develop and execute end-to-end procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with our business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to support Print, Packaging & Business Services functions.
2. Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and value creation.
3. Manage end-to-end procurement engagements, from greenfield strategic sourcing projects to contract finalization.
4. Represent the procurement process to maximize value, drive commercial excellence, and maintain the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
5. Support the Senior Sourcing Manager/Category Lead in establishing procurement standards and ensuring efficient, effective, and economical supplier management.

About You

We're seeking an experienced procurement professional with a minimum of 7 years of strategic sourcing experience in large, government, or corporate environments.

Key skills and qualifications include:

• Proven experience in supplier relationship management and category planning.
• Strong commercial knowledge and understanding of contract law, probity practices, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior stakeholders.
• Experience with Ariba Source to Contract is highly desirable.

About Our Culture

We're proud to be one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we value Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Safety.

Join us in embracing the AP Way, where every team member participates in learning modules to understand our vital role in delivering on our strategy and purpose.

We're committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for people with disabilities and are working to remove bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.

If you're passionate about procurement, sustainability, and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Together, let's deliver for our customers, our communities, and our people.

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life.