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.

Join the team

We’re looking for a proactive and agile Supplier Manager to take the lead in managing the contractual and performance aspects of key supplier relationships as well as high value contract renewals. In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally to drive value, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk, while fostering strong partnerships that support our strategic goals.

You’ll monitor and enhance supplier performance, deliver on cost and quality outcomes, and play a pivotal role in procurement projects that help us deliver exceptional results for our business and customers.

What you’ll be doing
        

• Analyse spend and market data to develop supplier segmentation, prioritisation, and performance strategies in consultation with business owners.
• Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to drive engagement and results.
• Lead regular supplier performance reviews, tracking performance against contract deliverables and KPIs.
• Lead contract renewals across a broad range of goods and services, ensuring business continuity and meeting value delivery objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and process improvement, addressing performance gaps where needed.
• Provide helpful and timely Procurement advisory support to business teams.
• Manage expectations and resolve issues with a customer-focused approach to gain buy-in on solutions.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar Supplier Manager role, or similar role within Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Strong experience within the Procurement space leading end-to-end process.
• Ideally a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or business-related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong experience with procurement and contract management systems.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in building Power BI reports highly desirable.
• A proactive and adaptable nature, with a passion for learning and growing within the field.

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!

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