Head of Procurement - Technology

Woolworths Group; Geehi; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sonder benefit

Generous leave policy

Team discounts

Rewards program

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a Head of Procurement – Technology & Digital to lead a team of procurement professionals with an approximate annual spend of $2 billion, in a hybrid working setup across Bella Vista, Sydney.

You will drive end-to-end category strategies across IT hardware, software, cloud and digital assets, while overseeing AI and computer vision initiatives with frontier labs to elevate customer and team experiences.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in large-scale technology procurement.
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Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology and digital procurement strategies.
• Drive category management and supplier governance.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing procurement team.
• Partner with internal and global vendors to drive AI innovation.

Skills

Executive leadership

IT infrastructure & SaaS knowledge

Strategic negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA or relevant business degree

Job description

Based at Bella Vista, Sydney, enjoy a hybrid way of working.

Lead end-to-end procurement and category strategy across $2 billion in annual expenditure spanning hardware, software, cloud, and digital assets.

Partner with frontier labs to champion cutting-edge AI and computer vision solutions that elevate customer and team experiences.

• Based at Bella Vista, Sydney, enjoy a hybrid way of working.

• Lead end-to-end procurement and category strategy across $2 billion in annual expenditure spanning hardware, software, cloud, and digital assets.

• Partner with frontier labs to champion cutting-edge AI and computer vision solutions that elevate customer and team experiences.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

As Head of Procurement – Technology & Digital within the Group Procurement Leadership team, you will report directly to the Director of Group Procurement. In this strategic role, you will lead a team of ~10 procurement professionals managing an approximate annual spend of $2 billion across Goods Not For Resale (GNFR) Technology, Digital, and related Services portfolios.

In this high-impact role, you will champion end-to-end category strategies across Capex and Opex expenditure, influencing spend on IT hardware, infrastructure, cloud/software (on-premise and SaaS), telco, and store/DC technologies. You will also oversee managed services contracts and work on the cutting edge of AI, computer vision, and frontier lab solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of visionary sourcing and category strategies across the Technology, Digital, and Services spectrum.

• Leveraging Woolworths’ Category Management Framework and cross-functional squads to drive optimal commercial, sustainability, and risk management outcomes.

• Inspiring and developing a high-performing procurement team while embedding an agile, growth-oriented, and compliant culture.

• Building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external global vendors to drive continuous improvement, procurement transformation, and AI innovation.

What you’ll bring

An established procurement leader with a track record across large-scale, complex technology portfolios, you bring strategic expertise and executive stakeholder presence to drive transformational impact.

• Seniority & Experience: Proven experience operating at a senior leadership level (Executive Manager, VP, Director, or equivalent) managing large-scale spend, with international or multi-industry experience highly valued.

• Domain Expertise: Deep specialist knowledge in IT infrastructure, SaaS/software, telecommunications, IT services, and contracting for emerging technologies such as embedded AI.

• Key Attributes & Mindset: High emotional intelligence (EQ) and adaptability (AQ), with exceptional negotiation skills and a strong ability to navigate complex matrix environments.

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field, with professional accreditations (e.g., MCIPS) highly regarded.

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network

• Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families

• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work

• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.