Own Brand Value Added Sourcing Manager - Hawthorn East
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About The Team
Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. We're diverse in thought, backgrounds, and experience across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.
About The Role
Reporting to the Own Brand Value Added Sourcing Lead, this role will leverage procurement sourcing strategies while maintaining key stakeholder relationships with several business units to drive added value within the wider Own Brand function.
* Support Value Added Sourcing initiatives to unlock end-to-end efficiency and deliver COGS savings
* Contribute to Own Brand volume and share growth by supporting strategic sourcing initiatives to offset investment in Simply and Value Strategy
* Drive alignment of sourcing strategies with enterprise priorities and the strategic blueprint
* Help identify and deliver 'right-fit' supplier partnerships focused on value creation, supply security, sustainability and P&L benefits
* Implement criteria for Value-Add agreements, including cost transparency, commodity impact visibility and efficiency targets
* Enhance supplier collaboration for end-to-end reviews, packaging and product efficiency and cost input analysis
* Collaborate and align with various internal stakeholders on priority alignment, governance and benefit realisation
About You And Your Skills
We are looking for a strategic sourcing or procurement professional with a strong blend of commercial acumen, cross functional collaboration skills and value-drive thinking. Individuals with prior experience in category management or within a senior developer role that can demonstrate a sound understanding of manufacturing processes would also be advantageous. Strong project management, planning, problem solving, and time management skills are essential.
* Proven experience within the retail or FMCG industry
* Experience in complex commercial negotiations across multiple categories, jurisdictions and stakeholder groups
* Strong people skills and proven ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
* Critical thinking with the ability to operate in a dynamic, customer-driven retail environment
* Developed presentation and facilitation skills
What's in it for you?
* Flexible working options with hybrid working arrangements
* Office perks including gym facility, free parking, and on-site amenities
* Discounts: 5% discount on supermarket and liquor online and in-store purchases; occasional double discounts and exclusive deals
* Recognition through Coles values on the digital platform 'mythanks' with points redeemable for gifts
* Learning and development opportunities and training programs
* Paid parental leave for permanent team members
* Investment in your future through the Coles Group employee share plan
About The Recruitment Process
We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and a safe, respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For more information, visit the Our Recruitment Process section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au
Job ID 163865
Employment Type Full time
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