Fun, rewarding, people-first culture!
- Flexible, hybrid working environment
- Develop sustainable IT Vendor partnerships
KFC is about more than just our delicious finger lickin' good chicken! Our people are our number one priority. We strive to enable every person in our business to be their best self, make a difference and have fun!
Technology is at the centre of our KFC future growth strategy locally and globally. As our IT Category Manager, reporting to our Senior Development Supply Chain Manager, you'll develop and maintain strong relationships with our technology suppliers, negotiating the best outcomes, and partnering with them to grow the KFC brand.
**What you'll need to succeed**
- You'll live and breathe our people first, heart-led culture!
- You're a resourceful and proactive self-starter.
- Extensive Supply Chain/ IT Procurement experience
- Excellent commercial, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to see future possibilities and translate them into strategies.
- Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others.
- Flexible and solution oriented.
- Proven ability to work well in a dynamic, flexible team environment.
**A day in the life of your new role**
- Review supplier performance and work with suppliers to improve service levels.
- Develop and foster strong business relationships.
- Lead Contract negotiations & RFP processes for all IT suppliers.
- Quarterly Business Reviews, WIP meetings and active supplier engagement to prioritise KFC.
- Work with IT team on commercial models.
- Continually develop industry knowledge of products & services in portfolio.
- Provide regular progress reports to relevant internal and external, stakeholders and committees.
- Contribute to solution architectures, strategy, standards, service definitions and methodologies for KFC's technical architecture domain.
**Why you'll love working with us**
- Signature career development and leadership programs
- Corporate KFC Culture Club initiatives, including a Headspace meditation membership for all employees
- Flexible work initiatives.
- Additional day of leave each year to focus on your Wellbeing
- Salary continuance cover
- Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions
- Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest
- Employee discounts at KFC restaurants!
**Ready to join KFC?**
Make your next move a move to KFC.