IS Sector Supply Chain Manager

VNT; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company is seeking a Sector Supply Chain Manager to strategize and oversee operations across Australia and New Zealand. This transformative leadership role focuses on standardizing processes, optimizing costs, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale supply chain operations and be familiar with ERP systems. The position allows for national travel and offers an attractive salary along with employee benefits, promoting both professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Access to Ventia Academy

Health and Wellness initiatives

Corporate travel discounts

Private health discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain/procurement leadership in large-scale operations.
• Solid record of cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Familiarity with ERP/inventory platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design and oversight of supply chain operations.
• Standardize processes and create a consistent way of working.
• Manage supplier relationships for reliability and quality.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Warehouse logistics

Negotiations

ERP systems

Cost optimization

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Logistics or Business

Certifications in CIPS, APICS, CSCP

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Ventias Infrastructure Services (IS) sector is building a high performing centralised supply chain function. As our Sector Supply Chain Manager you will lead the strategic design planning execution and oversight of supply chain operations across Australia and New Zealand spanning warehousing logistics inventory management and purchasing support. Your purpose is to align supply with demand meet quality cost and delivery targets and drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Ideally you will be in Brisbane or Toowoomba (other locations nationally considered). You must be able to travel fortnightly to connect withand mentor your team.

Whats on Offer

• Attractive salary
• Exciting role where you can shape and standardise a portfolio with immediate influence and visibility
• Access to the Ventia Academy and pathways into broader group management roles
• Be part of a supportive and achievement-orientated team that celebrates wins
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP Ventias Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts Novated leases private health discounts credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths Coles and Expedia

About the Role

This is a transformative leadership role where you will standardise ways of working across multiple supply teams and sites creating a consistent Ventia way for processes systems and user experience. Expect meaningful impact from day one plus national travel (including occasional NZ) to connect with teams and embed best practice.

• Warehousing & Logistics - uplift of warehouse operations introducing best practice systems and processes maximising facility utilisation (including cross sector sharing) and ensuring timely compliant setup for new contract mobilisations
• Procurement & Supplier Management - build a centralised procurement support network; develop strategic purchasing culture to challenge and reduce costs. Manage supplier relationships for reliability quality and rapid issue resolution
• Standardisation & Continuous Improvement - run campaigns to harmonise disparate supply chain teams into one high performing function and implementing common processes
• Collaboration - partner with Project Managers Commercial & Finance and Contract Delivery teams to align supply operations with business needs and to leverage group strategies and policies
• Leadership - mentor supply teams and lift capability in stakeholder engagement. Educate teams in negotiations quality control and cost improvements and drive compliance with Ventias risk quality safety and environmental systems and statutory obligations

Required Skills and Experience

You will have sound experience in supply chain / procurement leadership in large scale procurement and logistics operations and a solid record of cost savings and operational efficiencies. You will alsobe familiar with ERP / inventory platforms.

• D egree in Supply Chain Logistics or Business (preferred)
• Certs in CIPS APICS CSCP (desirable)
• Skills in strategic sourcing supplier management warehousing / logistics asset control process improvement cost optimisation stakeholder engagement and negotiations
• Experienced in Microsoft Suite reviewing Power BI reports and SAP across inventory warehousing supply chain modules are highly valued
• Proven leadership with the ability to travel fortnightly to build culture and embed standardised practices with your team

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart safely and sustainably harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTQIA Women Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply

If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.

Position Reference Number : 165643

Required Experience : Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Key Skills: Inventory Control,Procurement,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,Supplier Management,ERP Systems,Materials Management,Logistics,Manufacturing,MRP