Strategic Sourcing Manager

3 weeks ago


Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time

We're seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team, responsible for implementing and managing sourcing activities for the Digital category. This role will engage with stakeholders to deliver value, innovation, cost reduction, and mitigation.

About the Role

This Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for:

  • Identifying and supporting initiatives to reduce costs, waste, and unproductive practices
  • Supporting category spend visibility and insight through available data
  • Actively engaging with stakeholders throughout the strategy development and sourcing execution process
  • Managing sourcing activities, prioritizing and rebalancing against business objectives
  • Developing the total cost of ownership strategy, identifying opportunities to leverage value or mitigate risk

About You and Your Skills

Our ideal candidate will have experience working on system integrations, technological transformation projects, and software licensing. You will also have:

  • Related tertiary qualification, ideally in commerce, supply chain management, law, or property category
  • Competence in Ariba, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and e-procurement tools/systems
  • Highly developed commercial experience, gained in large commercial, FMCG, retail, enterprise, or banking environments
  • Strong business acumen and negotiation skills, gained in major projects and contract negotiations
  • Deep value chain management knowledge, including the ability to look for value beyond savings via efficiency and quality benefits available through technology

About Coles Group

Coles Group is a top 30-listed ASX company, trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914. We have a portfolio of iconic brands and a team of 120,000 members. At Coles Group, you'll make a difference to millions of Aussie lives and see your impact.

Our Culture

We offer good work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and excellent compensation benefits. Our culture is empowering and inclusive, with open and effective management providing career stability. We're committed to creating a workplace that's safe and respectful for our team.

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.



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