Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands.
We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting opportunities available.
The Non-Trade Procurement Business Partner will lead strategic Non-Trade Procurement initiatives to optimise non-trade supplier costs and manage risk, focusing on Logistics, Property and Facilities, and Digital and Information Technology.
This role involves building and maintaining a strategic sourcing pipeline, identifying optimisation opportunities, and achieving annual efficiency targets.
The NTP Sourcing Business Partner will mentor stakeholders during contract renewals and champions procurement policies and governance across the business, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Accountabilities Procurement Policies & Procedures Management Act as the expert on Delegations of Authority, Procurement Policy, and procedures, providing leadership and guidance to key business stakeholders and partner with key business stakeholders to deliver value-based insights that enhance compliance these policies and procedures.
Opportunity Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement Identify and share external insights on new opportunities and lead opportunity assessment workshops to identify non-trade procurement initiatives that will add value and align with key strategic and business priorities.
Strategic Sourcing Lead the delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives in line with project objectives and timelines by collaborating with key business subject matter experts.
Contract Expiry & Transition Management Manage contract expirations for strategic sourcing activities and contracts managed by business stakeholders and ensure timely renewal of contracts across the organisation.
Key Capabilities Extensive Strategic Sourcing experience across Logistics, Property and Facilities, Information Technology and Professional Services and Marketing categories ideally in retail or FMCG Experienced in evaluating and analysing pricing structures and models, including the review of alternative operating and delivery models.
Comprehensive understanding of Australian Contract Law as it pertains to the purchase and supply of goods and services.
Skilled in assessing opportunities and developing business cases to support strategic decision-making.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including options analysis along with solid commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and achieve strategic sourcing outcomes within defined project timelines.
Why work for CRG?
The Country Road Group is one of Australasia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO.
Here are some of the great things we offer: Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands Seasonal clothing allowance An additional day of leave for your birthday An Industry leading Parental Leave Program Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.
About CRG Country Road Group is Australia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands including Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO.
Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality.
We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to be part of the Group's evolution and support each brand to realise their full potential.
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process