Help us deliver like never before 
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers, and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.  

 

About the opportunity  
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.

What you’ll deliver with us  
Reporting to the ‘Strategic Procurement Manager’, your role is to support the execution of end-to-end procurement strategies. You will partner with the Network Operations Linehaul business, and where relevant, support cross-functional activity across broader areas of the enterprise. 

 

You will also work closely with the Procurement function to undertake end-to-end procurement engagement, including stakeholder engagement and management, category planning and development, portfolio management and support contract negotiation to contract finalisation. 

 

This role requires a high level of organisation, planning capability and analyst skills to deliver strong value for the Linehaul function. 

 

You’ll also   

Execute sourcing and procurement strategies for the Linehaul function; including the collection of business requirements, creating sourcing plans, engaging the market (RFx), evaluating proposals, making procurement recommendations, and executing contracts, renewals, and amendments under tight deadlinesIdentify opportunities for cost optimization; supporting procurement strategies to enhance business capabilities, reduce costs, and maintain a low-cost base through analysis like market research, benchmarking, and spend analysisSupplier and stakeholder management; building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders, managing supplier performance, and leading negotiations for optimal commercial outcomesSupport and execute category/portfolio plans; ensuring alignment with business unit needs and track/report cost savings, reductions, and value-added benefitsSupport the Senior Sourcing Manager/Category Lead in establishing procurement standards that ensure efficient, effective, economical, and ethical supplier management in partnership with the relevant business areas
 

About you  

Minimum 5 years’ strategic procurement experienceBroad experience in fleet, logistics, automation and associated servicesLarge corporate exposure to sourcing practices and processes sound commercial knowledge and understanding, including an understanding of national/global providers, contract law, probity practices, and proceduresProven experience in supplier relationship management within a large organisation across several categories.Experience in managing and working with multiple senior stakeholdersDemonstrated experience building relationships as a trusted advisor and working 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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