Help us deliver like never before
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We're delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers, and for our people. We're moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.
About the opportunity
Australia Post is changing, and to help our business achieve its Strategic Priorities (Post26 Strategy), our Group Procurement team is growing to support the change. It's all about winning in e-commerce and creating great digital experiences for our business, all while reimagining our post office network as we simplify our products and services, and the Group Procurement team is at the centre of many of these exciting and changing activities.
What you'll deliver with us
Reporting to the 'Strategic Procurement Manager', your role is to support the development and execution of end-to-end procurement strategies to primarily support Australia Post's Print, Packaging & Business Services functions with opportunities to work cross-functionally across all areas of the organisation.
You'll also
Partner with the function or Business Unit of Australia Post, where key stakeholder management will be required but will also identify opportunities to work cross-functionally across all areas of the enterprise.
Work independently to undertake end-to-end procurement engagement, from undertaking greenfield strategic sourcing projects, stakeholder engagement and management, category planning and development, portfolio management and transaction negotiation to contract finalisation.
Possess a high level of organisation and planning capability and work closely with stakeholders and other support functions (such as Legal and Finance) to deliver strong value.
Represent the procurement process to maximise value across brand and reputation, customer service, service delivery and quality, innovation, environmental and sustainable outcomes whilst generating commercial value, managing potential risk, and maintaining the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
Support the Senior Sourcing Manager/Category Lead in establishing procurement standards that ensure efficient, effective, economical, and ethical supplier management in partnership with the relevant business areas.
About you
Minimum 7 years' strategic procurement experience, preferably in large, government or corporate environments.
An experienced procurement professional with exposure to sourcing practices and processes sound commercial knowledge and understanding, including an understanding of national/global providers, contract law, probity practices, and procedures.
Proven experience in supplier relationship management within a large organisation across several categories.
Experience in managing and working with multiple senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience building relationships as a trusted advisor and working with multiple senior stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to present to senior stakeholders.
Experience with Ariba Source to Contract is highly desirable.
How we'll deliver for you
Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we're all ages, genders and come from all walks of life.
We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They're the TIES that bind our team together.
Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose.
We're delivering together
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.
We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on ******
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