Why Optus?
We are a business fueled by optimism, unwavering customer focus and a team of amazing people.
And that’s where we come in…. “ the amazing people ” part!
We don’t sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.
Based in Macquarie Park, the Sourcing Specialist is a critical role and will be responsible for ensuring that all spend is compliant to policies and will drive competitive sourcing activity to ensure the best value for Optus. Working closely with Procurement Managers and Category Managers the Sourcing Specialist will align sourcing activity to ensure they are procuring in line with the current category plans and with Optus preferred suppliers / vendors.
Your day to day will consist of...
* Support and drive Procurement activity to help realise business outcomes that will deliver required Annual Operating Plan (AOP), outcomes. Contractual obligations, timely delivery of supplier contracts, realisation of value for Optus.
* Supporting Business stakeholders with advice and assistance as required when related to Procurement activity.
* Negotiate with suppliers/vendors to drive the best value for Optus.
* Navigate Procurement process and policy requirements to apply effective solutions to stakeholders’ needs.
* Negotiate supply contracts so they are adhere to Optus’ Contract policy.
* Ensure contracts are renewed prior to expiration, and work with the business stakeholders to ensure a competitive sourcing event is run in enough time to renew the contract.
* Work with Optus’ Procurement system to enable and/or update supply agreements.
What makes you perfect for the role?
* Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers, management, peers and suppliers/vendors.
* Strong commercial acumen, financial assessment, management and business case development skills.
* Commercial background coupled with analytical thinking capability and the ability to develop and review procurement and cost saving opportunities.
* Procurement sourcing experience in Categories / commodities of expenditure. preferably within a ASX listed corporate environment.
* Understanding of costing and vendors commercial practices and accountabilities.
Optus is a place where we let you do you. We offer a range of benefits including:
* 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!
* Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver
* All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’
* Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue.
* Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.
* Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
* Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!
Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn!
At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.