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. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.
About the role
Reporting to the Own Brand Value Added Sourcing Lead, this role will see you leverage your procurement sourcing strategies whilst allowing you to have key stakeholder relationships with several business units to really drive added value within the wider Own Brand function.
You will:
- 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.
You will also have:
- 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: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- Office perks: Gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and more when you come in.
- Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. Additional double discounts (10%) at various times throughout the year, plus exclusive deals.
- Reward through recognition: Digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’ to give and receive recognition, with points redeemable in the online shop for gifts and gift cards.
- Learning and development: Access to career development programs and job-specific training.
- Paid parental leave: Permanent team members receive paid parental leave to support work-life balance.
- Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offers pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
About the recruitment process
We’re committed to building a gender equitable team and a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture. 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.
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