Manager - Supply Chain and Operations - Business Consulting
Location: Melbourne
Requisition ID: 1712426
We are looking for a Manager in our Supply Chain & Operations, focusing on Procurement including Procurement Strategy, Category Management, and Digital Procurement. This role provides the opportunity to build teams and networks across the consumer and life sciences sectors.
This role is based in Naarm (Melbourne).
Your key responsibilities
* Deliver Procurement engagements including operating model, strategic sourcing cost-out, purchase to pay optimisation, and technology implementation (including AI solutions).
* Apply expertise in Procurement within complex, large-scale organisations in the FMCG, life sciences and retail sectors — driving improvements in cost management, productivity and capability.
* Contribute to wider Supply Chain initiatives such as inventory, network optimisation and manufacturing excellence.
Skills and attributes for success
* Bring 5 to 8 years of recent operational or consulting experience in procurement in life sciences or consumer sectors, with strong critical thinking and adaptability to learn new processes and identify client opportunities.
* Demonstrates highly analytical and data-driven problem solving skills in developing solutions
* Demonstrates understanding of cross border operational challenges and opportunities as it related to global procurement functions
* Demonstrate leadership by mentoring and motivating diverse client teams, fostering an inclusive and innovative environment, while effectively communicating your insights to senior executive audiences.
* Manage project delivery by driving high-quality work on time and within budget, monitoring progress and risks, maintaining strong client relationships, and proactively identifying additional business development opportunities.
What we offer you
* Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiencesey.com/au/careerdevelopment
* Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
* A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionallywww.ey.com/au/benefits
* Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation atey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
The salary range for this role is AUD 129,000 to AUD 170,000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experience and work location.
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