Procurement Portfolio Management

Woolworths Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sonder support

Generous leave policy

Team discounts

Rewards program

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Woolworths Group in Sydney seeks a senior procurement professional to lead multi-million-dollar portfolios, optimise category strategies, and elevate facilities management and asset lifecycle oversight. You will drive value through strategic negotiation, stakeholder collaboration, and governance of contracts.

Ideal candidates combine a tertiary procurement background with MCIPS, and a tech-forward mindset embracing generative AI and collaboration tools to stay ahead in a dynamic retail

Qualifications

• Strategic procurement expertise for multi-million-dollar portfolios.
• Strong leadership across large teams and categories.
• Advanced negotiation with structured methodologies.
• Experience with facilities management and asset lifecycle.
• Tech-forward with AI-driven procurement tools and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic procurement portfolio management for multi-million dollar spend.
• Facilities management and asset lifecycle oversight.
• Lead complex negotiations to secure favorable deals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure contract compliance.
• Leverage AI-driven procurement technologies to mitigate risk.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Leadership

AI procurement

Education

Procurement/related degree

MCIPS certification

Tools

Google Suite

Miro

Job description

Procurement Portfolio Management - Equipment & Services

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

• Strategic Procurement Expertise: Proven experience managing multi-million dollar portfolios, with a track record of driving sustainable EBITDA growth and delivering complex category strategies.
• Facilities Management Specialist: Strong background in end-to-end facilities management (Hard and Soft services) and asset management (equipment lifecycle management), including negotiation, contract execution, and deep category management knowledge.
• Negotiation Excellence: Experience utilising structured methodologies (e.g., GAP or Scotworks) to secure significant commercial outcomes in complex deals.
• Leadership & Qualifications: Tertiary qualified in a relevant field (Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or Digital Tech). Professional certification such as MCIPS is highly regarded.
• Tech-Forward Approach: Proficiency with collaboration tools (Google Suite, Miro) and a strong understanding of AI-driven procurement technologies (Generative AI, LLMs) and their associated risks.

Applications close Sunday 13th of September 2026. Please note that this role is based in Sydney.

What You’ll Bring

To succeed in this role, you should be a qualified procurement professional with deep expertise in Facilities Management and complex category strategy, ideally within an FMCG or large-scale retail environment. We are looking for a strategic leader with a proven track record in managing multi-million dollar portfolios to drive sustainable EBITDA growth, underpinned by advanced negotiation skills and a strong understanding of contract law. Beyond technical acumen, you should be tech-forward—proficient in AI tools and digital collaboration software, and possess an agile, results-driven mindset.

Most importantly, you are a natural influencer and collaborative team player, capable of using your exceptional communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and embed best-practice procurement across the business.

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.

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