Portfolio Procurement Manager - Operations

Job Description

Full-time Business Function: Support Functions Parent Business Function: Corporate & Support Functions Time Type: Full time Worker Sub-Type: Permanent Company Description Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services. Job Description Challenge yourself in the development and execution of procurement strategies across the Qantas Group Leadership role working across an expansive internal and external stakeholder group Permanent role based in either Melbourne or Sydney Qantas Group Procurement is seeking a dynamic Portfolio Category Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with business & commercial objectives. You will lead negotiations with suppliers, ensuring that our contractual arrangements deliver significant commercial benefits to the Qantas Group. As the subject matter expert, you will provide vital commercial advice to support key strategic projects across the Ground Handling services portfolio. In addition to your technical expertise, you will be working closely with key stakeholders to understand relevant needs and objectives across the Qantas Group businesses. You are an experienced procurement professional who can think strategically and have a track record of creating and delivering value within a large, complex, multinational business. You will think innovatively, have deep knowledge of procurement processes to challenge the status quo. As a leader, you will also provide coaching and mentoring to your team, fostering their growth and ensuring they deliver top-tier performance. If you’re ready to make a significant impact within a leading airline group, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll have – 10+ years’ experience working in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement or commercial roles within large multi-national organisations Experience in procurement category management, leading large-scale sourcing activities and complex negotiations will be highly regarded Strong leadership skills with demonstrable ability in running cross functional projects/teams, delivering outcomes in a time sensitive environment. High level of commercial acumen, with exceptional negotiation skills and extensive experience in engaging with suppliers Demonstrated the ability to influence and convince stakeholders, build effective business relationships with senior stakeholders Significant experience managing complex workloads and competing priorities, particularly in procurement. Knowledge of airline ground handling and operations categories will be highly beneficial Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's degree in business or finance and MCIPS qualification Why Qantas? You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully. The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel. We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays. We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees. We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships. We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today. Applications close: Wednesday 29 January 2025 Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr