Procurement Manager - Technology Spend Excellence

Coles Group Pty Ltd; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Gym facility and wellness perks

Job summary

Coles Group Pty Ltd is seeking a Procurement Manager for Technology Spend Excellence to turn complex procurement data into actionable insights. You will influence senior leaders, build trusted partnerships across Coles, and drive value-focused decisions for a broad portfolio of technology spend initiatives.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, requiring strong commercial judgment and experience with Technology procurement.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in commerce or supply chain management with experience in Technology procurement.
• Strong stakeholder influencing skills with C-suite level experience.
• Experience in Digital Technologies or Technology/Consulting.
• Advanced analytical capability to turn complex data into clear actions.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills for executive audiences.
• Strong commercial judgement across sourcing and supplier management.
• Adaptable mindset to identify opportunities and bring stakeholders on the journey.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with Technology GMs, Finance leaders and senior stakeholders.
• Translate spend, supplier and performance data into clear insights and compelling stories that support senior decision making.
• Prepare and present clear, decision-ready recommendations to executive leadership and governance forums.
• Partner with Technology and Finance leaders to identify and progress commercial opportunities that deliver sustainable value.
• Analyse suppliers, contracts, purchasing activity, rate cards and consumption data to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead Technology procurement activity, applying strong commercial judgement and sourcing expertise aligned to business priorities.
• Manage a broad portfolio of initiatives, adapting quickly while keeping stakeholders aligned and informed.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Executive storytelling

Commercial judgement

Technology procurement

Adaptability

Education

Commerce or supply chain management degree

Job description

Procurement Manager - Technology Spend Excellence

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Procurement supplies solutions. Coles Group is a top 30-listed ASX company with diverse needs from thousands of suppliers. Our team specialises in reducing cost and risk across our supply base. We partner with all areas of the business to develop and execute sourcing and contracting strategies that innovatively deliver sustainable value to our customers.

About the role

In this highly visible role, you will turn complex Technology procurement data into clear commercial insights, influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships that enable confident, value focused decision making across Coles, your key responsibilities will include:

Please note: This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

• Build trusted relationships with Technology GMs, Finance leaders and senior stakeholders, combining strong commercial credibility with a collaborative approach.
• Translate complex spend, supplier and performance data into clear insights and compelling stories that support senior decision making.
• Prepare and present clear, decision ready recommendations to executive leadership and governance forums.
• Partner with Technology and Finance leaders to identify and progress commercial opportunities that deliver sustainable value.
• Analyse suppliers, contracts, purchasing activity, rate cards and consumption data to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead Technology procurement activity, applying strong commercial judgement and sourcing expertise aligned to business priorities.
• Manage a broad portfolio of initiatives, adapting quickly while keeping stakeholders aligned and informed.

About you and your skills

You are a commercially minded procurement professional who is confident working with data, shaping executive narratives and building strong relationships with senior leaders. You will also bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in commerce orsupply chain management, with strong commercial capabilityin Technology procurement or complex Technology spend environments.
• Strong stakeholder influencing skills with experience engaging C-suit level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience inDigital Technologies or Technology/Consulting
• Advanced analytical capability to turn complex data into clear actions and outcomes.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills for executive audiences.
• Strong commercial judgement across sourcing, negotiations and supplier management.
• An adaptable mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and bring stakeholders on the journey.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job‑specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre‑tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [e-mail]