Indigenous Supplier Procurement Manager

Company Description

Do you have a passion for shaping and influencing company culture? If so, we want you to join our team!

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Indigenous Supplier Procurement Manager to join our team at Sodexo. The Indigenous Supplier Procurement Manager (ISPM) is the procurement lead for all Indigenous supplier engagement within Sodexo at a national level.

This role will interface heavily with the Head of Indigenous Affairs to provide Indigenous suppliers for consideration to become Sodexo Approved Indigenous Suppliers.

This role will undertake reporting regarding purchasing spend with Indigenous suppliers and will be client facing in some instances for major contracts.

Qualifications

• Passion, spirit and desire to progress the well-being of Indigenous peoples through the expansion of the Indigenous Procurement Strategy
• Well-developed skills to support the practical completion of the source to contract process
• Customer-focused with excellent influencing and negotiation skills, teamed with the ability to understand key stakeholder requirements and build strong relationships
• Demonstrate experience in Change Management and implementing business process
• Ability to communicate at all levels with good written, verbal and reporting skills
• Ability to resolve issues with a sense of urgency
• Excellent Time management and organisational skills including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, self-confident, honest and flexible, professional work ethic.
• Ability to work autonomously and establish priorities
• Minimum of 5-10yrs. to experience in Procurement and/ or Supply Chain function
• Demonstrated experience of leading a range of procurement categories, e.g., FM, Food & Beverage, Consumables and Services
• Degree in Business (Certificate IV), major in Supply Chain Management (Diploma)/ Procurement

Additional Information

Why choose Sodexo?
Sodexo is a people business, employing over half a million people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication. We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.
At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!

How to apply? 
If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!