Main characteristics
- Location
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Company
- Michael Page
- Salary
- AU$98,000 - AU$105,000 per year
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Industry
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Job summary
About Our ClientMy client is a leading food services business who is passionate about continually delivering outstanding benefits, service and experience to their clients through innovate, leveraged relationships with their supply partners. Currently operating at thousands of client locations around the world, from hospitals, schools and oil rigs to corporate headquarters and the world's biggest entertainment venues.
Their passion for procurement is led by their supply chain talent. They seek to establish true partnerships with their clients and supply partners delivering growth and innovation for all. Their values represent the cornerstone of how they achieve this together.
They pride their business around providing innovative, flexible procurement solutions.
Job Description
Strategic Sourcing & Category Strategy Execution
- Delivery of best-in-market pricing advantage through various negotiation strategies.
- Prepare and run strategic sourcing events including RFQ/RFP/RFI, online auction, collaborative sourcing with the key focus on optimizing cost, quality, delivery & technology standards to our Clients Members and bringing a local perspective to a national category.
- Improve local performance via supplier consolidation, negotiating commercial supplier arrangements and developing strategic partnerships.
- Provide leadership and innovation from a sourcing perspective towards environmental management and sustainability programs. Review supplier offerings for innovative products to reduce costs.
- Execution of the short- and long-term strategic commodity plans as set by the Senior Procurement Manager.
- Drive Risk Management Strategies across supplier base.
- Seek spot buys which are discounted products to reduce costs to our members clients.
Supplier Performance Management
- With the Client Service Team, drive SRM KPI performance reviews with key suppliers and correctively action poor performing suppliers. Drive continuous improvement.
- Drive Supplier Relationship Management Program.
- Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers with the aim to be a first point of call for new innovative products and spot buys.
- Ensure up to date supplier information and contract management database is maintained including Business Code of Conduct, Vendor Quality Assurance, HACCP and insurance certificates.
- Ensure suppliers and manufacturers have appropriate third-party accreditation and insurances.
- Ensure new suppliers and manufacturers are set up in line with company and supply chain policy.
Client Service Support
- Support the Client Service Team in resolving Supplier Performance related and DIFOT incidents. Review root-cause and implement corrective actions where appropriate.
- Identify savings without compromising service or product quality or Client WITY.
- Communicate market trends, provide proactive insights and changes in product availability to our clients.
Contract Management
- Own, drive, draft and maintain supplier contracts and legal agreements in an accurate, timely and concise manner
- Oversee contract terms and tenure.
- Create ongoing business value through in-contract levers and creative, collaborative category development approaches.
- Drive operational excellence in the supplier base, managing KPI's and performance level initiatives.
- Foster positive relationships across the supply base with a focus on continuous improvement and creation of added value and innovation in the portfolio
- Continuously look to implement operational efficiencies and challenge the 'norm' across the supply relationships.
Client Engagement
- Support the Client Operations Team in building and maintaining client's relationships to facilitate the delivery of category strategy and client's expectations.
- Review and validate the market updates to our Members Clients on status of products, quality, availability, and future trends.
- Hold regular meetings with sectors and internal teams to ensure the approaches to work are planned & consistent with policy. Consistently seek to develop a trusting relationship and working rapport with sectors and team members and ensure a positive approach to work.
- Support internal teams in delivery of consistent service, policy and process and ensure a positive approach to work.
- Perform other duties within his/her capabilities as required by Senior Managers or peers including reporting writing, presentations etc.
Heath, Safety and Security Management
- Participating in safety meetings, inspections, and risks assessment.
- Adhere to any CGA policy, procedures and systems relating to health and safety.
- Take reasonable care for own and others health and safety.
- Inform the appropriate Manager of any health & safety problem or defect which may give rise to danger and reporting promptly any incident which may occur.
The Successful Applicant
Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant completed or partial tertiary qualification Economics/Business/Commerce, CIPS, IFPSM or AAPCM qualification or equivalent is highly regarded
- Drive for results.
- Microsoft Office Software: computer literate with intermediate/advanced skills in full MS Office Suite: including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to negotiate skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups is a must as the core focus of the role will be influencing strategy and negotiating cost.
- Demonstrate organisational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and prioritise work to meet all deadlines
- High level of attention to detail.
- Able to handle ambiguity effectively, managing multiple stakeholders, solving operational issues, fostering change and resolving conflict
- Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately, has broad knowledge and perspective, is future oriented and can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods
- Articulate communicator who utilises excellent written and verbal skills
Experience
- Experience in Contract Management and sourcing and / or formal Procurement environment of at least 3 years.
- Highly skilled in influencing and negotiation - Internal and External.
- Well-developed communication and presentations skills, able to influence at all levels internally and externally
- A track record in identifying and delivering sustained cost reduction opportunities
- Excellent supplier relationship management skills
- An ability to adapt and work at strategic / operational or transactional level
- Able to take initiative and resolve issues swiftly and effectively
- A keen interest in equipment and service environments
- Familiar with working in a service industry with an expectation of high customer service levels
What's on Offer
- Negotiation, Sourcing & Category Management training as well as relevant CIPS training.
- Competitive salary package including base + super + annual bonus.
- Flexible hybrid working,
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