Strategic Procurement Partner - APAC & Cost Optimisation

VGA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model with 3 days in-<w

Birthday leave and VGA Day

Job summary

Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) is seeking a procurement professional to support sourcing, supplier engagement and spend analysis. You will work with stakeholders locally, APAC and Germany to deliver value and drive cost savings.

The role requires strong communication, relationship building and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid work model offering flexible office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, contracts or related commercial function.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics or related discipline.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a corporate environment.
• Commercial mindset with interest in how businesses create value.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement activities across areas of the business with guidance.
• Assist quotation and tender processes including market research and supplier evaluations.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across functions.
• Analyse spend data and prepare dashboards, savings tracking and recommendations.
• Deliver procurement updates to stakeholders with presentations and reports.
• Support procurement projects from business case to implementation and onboarding.
• Contribute to supplier performance reviews and supplier relationship management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage AI/tools.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder influence

Independent working

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Commerce/Supply Chain/Procurement/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) is seeking a procurement professional to support sourcing, supplier engagement and spend analysis. You will work with stakeholders locally, APAC and Germany to deliver value and drive cost savings.

The role requires strong communication, relationship building and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid work model offering flexible office and remote days.