Supplier Manager

Brighter Futures Start Here

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.

We’re excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026!
This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Join the team

We’re looking for a Supplier Manager to help strengthen the way we manage our contracts, suppliers and commercial relationships across Kmart.

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of safe, cost-effective and high-quality outcomes by improving contract management practices, monitoring performance and helping teams understand and meet their contractual obligations. 

You’ll play a key role in building strong supplier partnerships, managing risk and supporting the business with clear, practical commercial advice.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and supporting procurement and contract management processes in line with policy, legal and organisational requirements
• Designing and applying effective performance management processes, KPIs and SLAs
• Monitoring contract performance and reporting on value, compliance, supplier outcomes and opportunities
• Managing suppliers to ensure goods, services and projects meet agreed quality, cost and timing expectations
• Identifying procurement and contract risks, developing mitigation strategies and escalating issues where needed
• Preparing contracts with Legal and advising stakeholders on approvals, terms, variations and Delegation of Authority
• Tracking expiring contracts and coordinating renewals, tenders and commercial decisions
• Providing insights and advice that support procurement strategies and informed decision making
• Maintaining contract records, reporting databases and documentation to support transparency and strong governance
• Helping identify contract leakage, uncontracted spend and cost-saving opportunities
   

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

You’re a strong communicator who can influence diverse stakeholder groups, build trusted relationships and support the business with practical, commercially-sound advice. You enjoy improving processes, reducing risk and ensuring that supplier relationships deliver real value.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience managing multiple procurement or contract projects
• Strong project and time management skills
• Experience in stakeholder, supplier and relationship management
• Negotiation experience and confidence interpreting contract terms
• The ability to analyse risk and develop appropriate mitigation strategies
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and commitment to transparent, policy-aligned processes

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 and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

Our Kmart Group Talent Acquisition Team review every application, and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

We will be taking a short break and will respond to your application the week commencing the 12th January 2026. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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