Manager - Procurement Excellence

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights. About Santos Santos provides reliable, affordable energy for progress and seeks to provide lower carbon energy over time. Santos is a global energy company with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the United States. At Santos, our goal is to be a global leader in the energy evolution to low-carbon fuels that help the world decarbonise and continue to provide reliable, affordable energy for modern life and human progress. Santos is an important Australian domestic gas supplier and LNG supplier in Asia. We are committed to supplying critical fuels such as oil and gas, and abating emissions through carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency projects, use of renewables in our operations, and high-quality offsets. For 70 years, Santos has been working in partnership with local communities, providing jobs and business opportunities, safely developing natural gas resources, and powering industries and households. About the Role Santos is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Procurement Excellence to drive procurement excellence across our business. This key leadership role is responsible for delivering best-in-class procurement systems, processes, policies, and tools while supporting our overall business strategy. The Manager, Procurement Excellence will provide the direction and leadership needed to elevate Santos' procurement and supply chain capabilities, ensuring we remain competitive and responsive to industry needs. The primary objective of this position is to drive technical excellence within the Procurement function and across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the General Manager, Procurement to create a world-class procurement and supply chain organization that aligns with corporate strategies and objectives. Define and implement the Procurement Vision for Santos, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term goals and priorities. Lead the development of procurement/supply chain capabilities to provide a competitive edge in the market. Coordinate strategic supplier management, building relationships, scheduling reviews, developing templates, and managing executive communications. Ensure our global procurement is connected through the coordination of strategic category plans linked to the long-term plans of the company. Foster a culture of continuous professional development within the procurement community, including initiatives like communities of practice, learning programs, and internal events. Lead the stewardship of Santos' ESG agenda, driving initiatives in local industry, indigenous, and social procurement, as well as modern slavery improvements. Oversee all SAP and Coupa modules related to Sourcing & Contracting, working closely with the Manager, Supply Planning to ensure seamless integration across procurement functions. Provide data analysis and market intelligence to drive informed decision-making and benchmark performance within the Procurement function. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to drive procurement initiatives and ensure alignment with operational and financial goals. About You Demonstrated experience in a Supply Chain role (e.g., Scheduling, Planning, Contracts, Purchasing, Logistics). Advanced analytical and data management skills using Excel and other business tools. Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and leadership. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g., Business, IS, Law, Engineering, Commerce) or equivalent experience. Formal exposure to Lean / Six Sigma methodologies. We offer an opportunity to work with a world-class procurement team and drive change within a leading energy company. If you're ready to take on a leadership role that drives procurement excellence and contributes to Santos' long-term success, we'd love to hear from you! Supporting a Diverse Workforce Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different. Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply. How to Apply Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 12th February 2025. A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr