Group Procurement PrincipalFlexible

• Work with some of Australia’s most iconic retail, industrial and health businesses
• Opportunity to drive commercial value across multiple goods not for resale (GNFR) categories and leverage insights across the Wesfarmers Group
• Flexible, supportive work environment and work from home options
• Full-time permanent role ideally based in Perth CBD (we would consider Melbourne)

About the team

At Wesfarmers, the Group Accounting, Risk and Assurance team has a strong commercial focus and is responsible for both internal and external reporting of the Group’s financial performance and audit requirements, as well as delivering value through Group procurement initiatives. We work with a variety of stakeholders across the Wesfarmers Group to deliver commercial insights and analysis that drives decision making and improves business performance.

What you’ll do

Reporting to our Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in optimising the commercial value of select GNFR procurement categories where the Corporate Office plays a direct role as well as leveraging a network of procurement professionals across the Wesfarmers Group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the strategy for focusing Group procurement efforts and delivery of selected areas of procurement focus
• Delivering competitive tender processes end to end, including direct engagement and negotiation with counterparties
• Reviewing current GNFR contracts across the Group and identifying opportunities to increase value and obtain savings
• Collaborating with procurement teams within our businesses to share knowledge and experience
• Utilising technology tools to obtain, analyse, and display data insights, and effectively articulate advice that informs the strategy and execution of Group-level procurement opportunities

What you’ll need

• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering enterprise level GNFR contracts
• Experience in sea freight shipping, travel, energy and technology GNFR categories is advantageous
• Experience working with various stakeholders and balancing requirements to drive outcomes
• Experience in providing meaningful analysis to support decision making
• A naturally inquisitive and analytical mind, and strong ability to problem solve
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including an ability to positively influence key stakeholders
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex topics simply
• Outstanding level of attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and meet agreed deadlines
• Tertiary qualification in a Commerce, IT or related discipline

About Wesfarmers

As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.

Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group

The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.

Our culture

We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.

We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Next steps

If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the ‘Apply’ button by Friday, 4 April 2025. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.

For brief enquiries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9327 4223.

We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.

For more information, visit our website at www.wesfarmers.com.au