Woolworths

• Build your career and name in the Procurement Team while you partner and grow our supplier relationships
• As we go through the next phase of Procurement Transformation, grow and evolve with technology / AI enablement and new ways of working alongside an engagement-focused, collaborative, proactive, passionate and fun team
• 2 opportunities available - one permanent and one 24 month fixed contract

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.

The Opportunity

The Category Specialist - Supply Chain - Transportation roles are responsible for supporting the portfolio team in meeting time sensitive deliverables across the Procurement lifecycle. You will evolve your understanding of the tools and processes which are key to ensuring our business stakeholder expectations are met. Your keen interest and expert knowledge in supply chains, B2B & B2C transportation, fleet management and associated categories will be advantageous to understanding the subject matter of supplier interactions you participate in and documents you prepare.

The categories you will support and manage are last mile deliveries, fleet sourcing, management and operations, as well as associated services like repairs & maintenance, truck washing, livery, tyres, refrigeration, Tool of Trade vehicles, Ocean Freight, Freight Forwarding, Fuel and Pallets.These categories have depth and breadth and encompass all our leading brand banners.

In this role, you will balance the business objectives, mitigate risk, and work closely with various parts of the business including Human Rights, Sustainability, Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance teams, Group Replenishment, EcomX, Supply Chain and Store Operations for the best fit approach adhering to procurement policies. 

What you’ll do

• Sourcing and Contract Leadership: Lead the administration, development, and execution of the end-to-end Contract Management Process and support/lead RFx programs.
• Strategic Deliverable Creation: Coordinate, create, and prepare strategic documents like Sourcing Plans and Recommendation Packs.
• Vendor Performance Management: Develop, implement, and manage supplier performance metrics and reporting (Supplier Relationship Management).
• Negotiation Support: Actively support contract negotiations, manage action logs, and ensure execution deadlines are met.
• Data-Driven Category Strategy: Conduct robust data analysis (including market analysis and risk analysis) to identify fact-driven opportunities and inform category strategies.
• Stakeholder Influence & Prioritisation: Understand, prioritise, and manage procurement activities while influencing business partners to achieve desired outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• Experience & Education: 3–5 years of professional experience in roles like Consulting, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Engineering, with a preference for a relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain).
• Strategic Communication: Proven ability to create, prepare, and deliver high-quality presentation packs that clearly communicate insights and key messages to senior audiences.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial appreciation, including an understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles and effective value levers.
• Category Management Knowledge: Sound appreciation of Category Management principles and processes, particularly in Supply Chain and Transportation categories (preferred).
• Attention to Detail & Legal: Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, especially concerning contract reviews and analysis preparation, coupled with an understanding of (or interest in developing skills in) contract law.
• Personal Attributes: Autonomous, proactive, outcome-focused mindset with a strong drive for continuous improvement and excellent written/verbal communication skills.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• 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.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

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.

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. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application. 

Our Talent Acquisition team is taking a break over the festive season, so please expect a delay in our response to your application. Shortlisting will commence w/c 12 Jan