We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

ABOUT YOU AND YOUR SKILLS

The role requires a strategic procurement professional who understands strategic sourcing and category management principles, the role will require a high degree of influencing and an entrepreneurial mindset to challenge the traditional procurement approach.

You’ll also have:

• Extensive experience in general procurement activities including sourcing, value optimisation and management of category planning and processes
• Experience leading commercial negotiations across multiple categories, jurisdictions and stakeholder groups
• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills gained in major projects and contract negotiations
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Developed presentation and facilitation skills

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Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager this role is pivotal in ensuring we optimise spend and our commercial position across Coles Own Brand product lines.

You will:

• Execute sourcing and procurement plans to drive end-to-end efficiency and COGS savings
• Support Own Brand volume and market share growth by enabling strategic sourcing aligned to Simply and Value Strategy, improving Merch P&L
• Deliver commercial outcomes to meet Better Buying EBIT targets
• Implement a consistent COGS framework to improve profitability without compromising quality or availability
• Leverage data and cost inputs to prioritise COGS initiatives, integrating critical path management with agile execution
• Actively engage and partner with stakeholders on category planning, supplier strategies and enterprise procurement priorities
• Expand supplier options to create competitive tension and bridge the gap between ‘should cost’ and ‘could cost’
• Improve ways of working and align on clear and communicated RACI between Strategic Sourcing, Value Added Sourcing, BUs and Own Brand teams