Help us deliver like never before 

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.

About the opportunity  

Reporting to the ‘Head of Group Procurement’, you will lead and manage the Corporate Services Procurement Category, lead a team of procurement professionals and partner with the Retail Brand & Marketing Business and the Corporate Functions to deliver exceptional business outcomes.  

What you’ll deliver with us  

You are responsible for sourcing, procurement, supply management and environmental sustainability across the category. This encompasses category strategy and planning, implementation working in partnership with business stakeholders and business partners. 

You’ll also   

Support and deliver a function that will drive standards expected for how the Australia Post Group (Group) will manage purchases from suppliers that are efficient, effective, economical, and ethicalLead the procurement of goods and services 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 responsibilityFocus on processes, systems, and results to deliver cost-effective sourcing and procurement, to enable strategic and operational benefitsProvide proactive and Strategic management of the Corporate Services procurement category, contracting and supplier managementSupport the oversight of legislative compliance & risk managed contracts including ethical sourcingEducate and influence commercial outcomes including scope review and rationalisation, and identify and drive sustainability opportunities Align with the procurement framework that delivers “buy better” and “spend better” outcomes 

 

About you  

Degree in Supply chain management or a related field is desirable, along with relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPA/CA)An experienced procurement professional with exposure to sourcing practices and processesDemonstrated strategic procurement experience and supplier relationship management, preferably in large, government or corporate environmentsSound commercial knowledge and understanding, including an understanding of national/global providers, contract law, probity practices, and proceduresAbility to build relationships as a trusted advisor and work with multiple senior stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to present to senior stakeholdersExperience 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 lifeWe deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team togetherImmerse 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 inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au 

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