Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives from strategy development through to contract execution.
- Develop sourcing strategies and conduct market engagement activities.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver commercially sound outcomes.
Being in a business support role at Australia Post means helping our people deliver for every Australian. Just like our Posties, you’re still the people behind every parcel. Whatever your team or role, you’re helping grow our people, grow our business and making a lasting impact on the Australian community. You’ll find a culture of connection in our great people and the flexibility to balance work with life outside of it.
About the opportunity
As our Strategic Sourcing Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping how Australia Post makes long-term commercial investment decisions. Reporting to the Senior Strategic & Sourcing Manager and working closely with senior business leaders, Legal, Finance and Procurement stakeholders, you'll lead complex sourcing initiatives from strategy through to negotiation and contract execution. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide decisions, drive commercial value and help build the future procurement capability of Australia Post.
You’ll also
- Lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives from strategy development through to contract execution.
- Develop sourcing strategies, conduct market engagement activities and lead commercial evaluations and negotiations.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver commercially sound and strategically aligned outcomes
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools and ways of working while ensuring compliance with governance and procurement frameworks.
About you
You're a strategic thinker and trusted advisor who has sound experience working in large organisations and complex environments. You bring a proactive, hands-on approach and are equally comfortable developing sourcing strategies as you are rolling up your sleeves to deliver outcomes. You build credibility quickly, enjoy partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders, and can influence conversations at GM and Executive level. Most importantly, you're a collaborative team player who values inclusion, ownership and delivering meaningful business outcomes.
What else is in it for you?
- Bring your whole self to work every day and be met by a welcoming bunch of people who respect and support you
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, like the opportunity to work from home two days per week
- Opportunities for growth and development through formal programs or mentorship
- Exclusive team member discounts and offers for more cash in your pocket, evolving policies for flexible working, leave types and access to health and wellbeing resources
All walks, one route
It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.
We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au or on 03 8737 9415.
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