Procurement Business Partner

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Volkswagen Group Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

ROLE: Procurement Business partner
Location: Zetland
Role duration: Perm
About Our Company
Volkswagen Group
is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

About Your New Role
Our Procurement function is critical to our success as we look to collaborate with future focused partners to generate sustainable value for VGA. Reporting to VGA's Head of Group Procurement, the Procurement Business Partner will act as a trusted strategic advisor to internal stakeholders at a Group level across the entire portfolio of Volkswagen brands. This role will lead, develop and execute sourcing strategies and initiatives in line with the Procurement vision to achieve company goals.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

  • Lead and deliver strategic sourcing projects for assigned categories and sub-categories
  • Effectively partner with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver value and benefits to VGA
  • Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management
  • Supplier relationship management and monitoring contracted SLAs and KPIs
  • Conduct analysis of spend and supply markets to identify new opportunities
  • Collaborate with Global and Regional Procurement teams to drive efficiencies and synergies
  • Ensure compliance with the Procurement policies and procedures, code of conduct, ethical practices and adhere to all relevant laws and regulations

About You
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

  • Extensive experience in Strategic Procurement or indirect procurement
  • Strong experience in strategic sourcing, category management and contract management
  • Experience in managing multiple indirect procurement categories
  • Evidence of successfully managing complex tenders and negotiations
  • Well-developed skills in communicating complex themes effectively to diverse audiences
  • Confidence in influencing without authority
  • A natural tendency for looking outside the box for solutions
  • Ability to adopt a pragmatic approach to drive efficiency and prioritise work with impact
  • Finance, Business, Commerce or law Qualification required

Our Benefits, Rewards And Recognition Include

  • A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 25% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates
  • Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working along with remote location working arrangements for up to 10 days anywhere in Australia
  • Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks
  • Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice
  • Access to the VGA Car Lease Program
  • Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
  • Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family
  • Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?
Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation,
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Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the dedicated Talent Acquisition Business Partner Rhiannon Hardie via

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