Portfolio Manager

Challenge yourself in the development and execution of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across Qantas Group Technology
- Leadership role working across an expansive internal and external stakeholder group
- Permanent role based at our Mascot Campus

While we operate in an unpredictable industry, we thrive on uncertainty and are always ready for a challenge. We take a commercial mindset to all we do, ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to customer expectations.

Qantas Group Procurement is seeking a dynamic Portfolio Manager SRM to join our team. In this role, you will be the linchpin in executing our supplier relationship management framework, ensuring that our technology suppliers not only meet our needs but also align with our vision for innovation and growth.

You will: lead the end-to-end management of relationships with key technology suppliers, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals; Drive supplier performance through continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data and analytics to ensure we receive top-tier service and innovation;

lead contract negotiations, securing competitive terms while fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships; Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier partnerships, ensuring resilience and continuity in our technology supply chain; and monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring they meet or exceed agreed-upon KPIs, and lead initiatives to address any issues or gaps.

In addition to your technical expertise, you will collaborate with senior internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify and implement progressive solutions that drive our business forward. You are an experienced commercial professional who can think strategically and have a track record of creating and delivering value within a large, complex, multinational business. You will think innovatively, have deep knowledge of supplier relationship + commercial management processes to challenge the status quo. As a leader, you will also provide coaching and mentoring to your team, fostering their growth and ensuring they deliver top-tier performance. If you’re ready to make a significant impact within a leading airline group, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll have
- 10+ years of experience in supplier relationship management, preferably within the technology sector. You understand the nuances of tech procurement and have a track record of managing high-value supplier portfolios.
- A skilled negotiator who can secure favourable outcomes while maintaining strong, positive relationships.
- A passion for a forward-thinking approach always looking for ways to innovate and optimise.
- Strong leadership skills with an ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners will be key to your success.
- A high level of commercial acumen and extensive experience in engaging with suppliers
- Demonstrated the ability to influence and convince stakeholders, build effective business relationships with senior stakeholders
- Significant experience managing complex workloads and competing priorities, particularly in a commercial setting.
- Knowledge of airline and technology settings are highly beneficial
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Why Qantas?_
- You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully._
- There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless._
- The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel._
- _ We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays._
- _ We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees._
- _ We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships._
- _ We’ll support your wellbein