General Manager Procurement

2 weeks ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia G'day Group Full time

Be part of the growth of an Australian success story
- Full time, permanent position, based Adelaide CBD
- G’Day Group are proud to be disruptors to the tourism and hospitality Industry

**About Us**

The G’day Group comprises three leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks and loyalty program G’day Rewards. Employing more than 2,200 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including 85 fully owned and operated parks and Resorts. The largest park network in the country, we’re about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g’day to more of Australia.

We’re on a journey of growth and evolution to reshape the industry, offering the best customer experience underpinned by the best technology. Each year, we showcase the true Australia to millions of guests and we are the co-custodians of some of the country’s most treasured places; a privilege we don’t take lightly. With eyes on domestic and regional tourism like never before, we are building a passionate, adaptable, high-performance team to create holiday memories that put a smile in every g’day.

**The Role**

This role will be both responsible and accountable for the overall strategy, process improvement, purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality, risk and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. Lead the function including people, budget, strategy, policy and procedures.

**Sourcing Strategy and Development**
- Lead, create and implement best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
- Ensure that purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets
- Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms
- Integrate ESG principles into procurement practices, considering sustainability, ethical sourcing, and social responsibility
- Implementing and enforcing ethical and sustainable practices, including a focus on modern slavery management within the supply chain, to ensure the highest standards of social responsibility

**People Management**
- Manage, coach and develop the Procurement team to meet the function’s core objectives and deliver best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture within the procurement department Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external executive and operational stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
- Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with cross department stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the procurement strategy - Communicate proactively with key stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply

**Financial Management**
- Monitor market trends and economic indicators to make informed decisions that impact the procurement strategy and future operational budgets of Discovery Parks

**Relationship Management**
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
- Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the procurement strategy

**Your Experience**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Management, Law, Commerce, Accounting, or associated disciplines
- Minimum 5 years in Strategic Procurement Management roles within a large business
- Experience managing a team of procurement professionals
- Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
- Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels
- Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities
- Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
- Commercially and financially aware with experience of managing budgets
- Experience in the accommodation/hospitality industry (desirable)

**Benefits**
- Health and Wellbeing - Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations
- Paid Leave Benefits - Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave
- Professional Development - Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional association memberships
- Employee Savings - Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

**Our ESG statement**

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (



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