Procurement Manager

An exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager has become available in the National Supply Chain department of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a 24-month fixed term contract.

As a Procurement Manager, you will develop and manage the end-to-end category procurement of non-merchandise goods and services on a national scale.  

Role responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop the team to ensure full potential is met
• Develop and manage end-to-end category procurement nationally
• Partner with key stakeholders, driving deliverables and business efficiencies
• Proactively deliver on cost saving initiatives, cost avoidance, furthering business value creation
• Design procurement recommendations, focussing on value add, risk mitigation and governance
• Drive tender negotiations and optimise contracts
• Prepare reports and proposals, delivering presentations

What's in it for you?

• Market leading remuneration of $133,200 - $179,300 (including super)
• 10 days a month working from home
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Free on-site parking available 
• Be a part of a leading international retailer
• Solve real business problems, drive strategies and influence key business decisions

Selection criteria:

• Proven leadership experience in a procurement role
• Analytical experience developing contracts, tender submissions, reports and presentations
• Demonstrated experience in non-merchandise procurement highly regarded
• FMCG/Retail industry experience highly desirable
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Adept change management and negotiation skills
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel
• Prior exposure to SAP Ariba preferred

This role reports to the Procurement Director.