**What's the role?
** We're seeking a skilled **Procurement Excellence Lead** to join our dynamic procurement team in Sydney.
Reporting to the General Manager of Procurement, you will lead strategic procurement initiatives, optimise processes, and drive operational excellence while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation, collaborating closely with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
You will be responsible for leading and embedding transformation projects, developing & deploying processes & systems, and proactively managing governance & compliance across the function.
**Key Responsibilities:** + Lead the development, implementation, and improvement of procurement processes, manuals, and procedures.
+ Ensure comprehensive documentation and retention for the procurement community.
+ Responsible for all reporting activities on procurement performance & initiatives.
+ Support the General Manager Procurement in identifying key risks linked to project delays, and / or communicate gaps.
+ Act as the go-to expert for procurement when new systems and tools are introduced, ensuring seamless integration and use across all business units.
+ Ensure good maintenance of tools for operational reporting, including spend analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
+ Oversee the development and effective use of master data processes.
+ Contribute to special procurement projects such as (but not limited to) Scope 3 emissions reporting , ensuring efficient processes and successful implementation of new activities.
+ Lead change management initiatives, providing training and communication to drive process improvement.
+ Monitor and enforce compliance with procurement processes across all global locations.
+ Facilitate the Procurement Governance review meetings **Who are you?
** + **A team playe** **r** who has proven experience in category management within the properties and facilities management domain.
+ **Experience in procurement transformation** : Demonstrable experience of leading or co-leading Procurement transformation activity (preferably in an immature or greenfield environment).
+ **Change champion** : Demonstrable project and/or change management skills & capabilities.
+ **Experienced in spend reporting and analysis** + **Procurement experience** is a must + **Embrace a Data-Driven Approach:** Utilise strong analytical skills to inform decision-making and optimise performance.
+ **Challenge the Status Quo:** Foster innovation and continuous improvement by challenging conventional thinking and processes.
+ **Build Strong Relationships:** Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, building trust and influencing outcomes.
+ **Drive Exceptional Results:** Demonstrate a passion for delivering outstanding results and exceeding expectations.
+ membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply **(MCIPS holder)** would be a plus.
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Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia.
Our benefits include: + **Exclusively ours** – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family + **Health & wellbeing** – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices) + **Time off** – News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
+ **Helping you grow** – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition + **Financial wellbeing** – Support on making the most of your money + **Perks & discounts** – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services + **Giving back** – Make a difference to our communities.
+ **Workplace Inclusion and facilities** – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms Who are we?
We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for.
Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.]
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
What's next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers **Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion** _We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve.
Our people make us unique and we all have a story.
We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply.
Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work.
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For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit_** www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers **_under the DEI section._** **Category:** State & Community Mastheads We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic.
We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.