Senior Supply Chain Solutions Lead

The Opportunity

Ventia's Group Supply Chain team is excited to offer a new opportunity for a Senior Supply Chain Solutions Lead. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering strategic supply chain initiatives that ensure the timely, cost-effective availability of goods and services from our suppliers.

Working in a dynamic and evolving technical environment, you will lead cross-functional projects that enhance operational efficiency, improve supplier performance, and unlock long-term commercial value. Your expertise will be crucial in integrating diverse systems and streamlining processes, enabling smooth transitions, scalable operations, and future-ready supply chain capabilities.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• An exciting opportunity to shape the development of innovative solutions across 's Group Supply Chain.
• Ongoing training and professional development to support your career growth
• A range of fantastic Ventia employee benefits, including discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, discounted travel, and more

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Solution Design

• Lead the design and implementation of supply chain solutions that prioritize access to information and are aligned with business objectives, supplier capabilities, and system limitations.
• Develop and deploy frameworks and models to optimize preferred supplier selection, supporting both category sourcing strategies and project delivery requirements.
• Ensure supply chain solutions are aligned with broader business transformation initiatives and the organization's technology roadmap.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Manage the full project lifecycle—from scoping and planning through to execution and post-implementation review.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to transitioning technical environments and supplier dependencies.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize advanced analytics to evaluate supply chain performance, identify inefficiencies, and anticipate future demand.
• Design and implement reporting tools that deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations that enhance business agility and resilience.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership

• Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders—particularly in supply chain, finance, and project teams—to co-develop effective solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and design sessions to align on priorities, define solution pathways, and build consensus.
• Lead change management initiatives to drive the successful adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working.

Could You Be Our Senior Supply Chain Solutions Lead?

• Hold extensive experience in supply chain strategy, project execution, or supplier enablement.
• Demonstrated success in navigating complex and evolving technical environments.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle (critical), with experience in data analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau, and working knowledge of SQL (preferred).
• Professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Lean Six Sigma is advantageous.
• Background in solution architecture or large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver results in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field is beneficial.

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply

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Position Reference Number: 164637