Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

Talent Acquisition at Kmart Group is evolving.

Our Support Office Talent Acquisition team partners with our core business functions such as Technology, Merchandise, Marketing, Finance, Customer, P&C, and Corporate Functions — hiring the specialists and leaders who power one of Australia’s most loved retail brands.

We are shifting from reactive recruitment to a pipeline-led model where roles are filled from talent pools, not just job ads. Where hiring managers and TA Partners never start from zero. Where market intelligence, passive talent engagement and talent communities sit at the heart of how we hire.

To enable this, we are introducing a brand new role into our TA function, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist.

This role is not a recruiter, administrator or job ad poster. It is a full-time market talent seeker, relationship builder and pipeline creator.

You will work in close partnership with Senior TA Partners, Hiring Leaders and Talent & Engagement to map where great talent sits in the market, build and nurture talent communities before vacancies exist, and activate both external and internal talent pools to reduce Time to Fill and improve shortlist quality.

This is a rare opportunity to design and embed a proactive sourcing model that directly changes how a large retail organisation hires.

What you’ll be doing

As our Strategic Sourcing Specialist working for Kmart Group you will:   

• Map where great talent sits across key role families and niche skills
• Build and nurture talent pools before roles are approved or advertised
• Partner with TA Partners to create sourcing plans, not just job ads
• Engage and build relationships with passive talent in the market
• Deliver pre-engaged candidates as roles come to life
• Design and run targeted talent events that feed into pipelines
• Activate internal and external talent communities as sourcing channels
• Share market insights that shape how and where we hire
   

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Experience sourcing or hiring corporate and/or senior-level roles with a proactive approach
• Confidence using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter or similar platforms, particularly the use of AI tools for sourcing
• Curiosity about where talent sits and how to reach them through talent mapping and insights
• Experience partnering with recruiters, TA teams or hiring leaders to support them in finding great talent
• Comfort using insight or data to influence hiring approaches
• A proactive mindset that thinks outside of the box and ahead of vacancies
• Exposure to running or contributing to talent events or networking initiatives

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart Group and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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