Portfolio Manager - Operations
Portfolio Manager - Operations
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Job Description
- Challenge yourself in the development and execution of procurement strategies across the Qantas Group
- Leadership role working across an expansive internal and external stakeholder group
- Permanent role based in either Melbourne or Sydney
While we operate in an unpredictable industry we thrive on uncertainty and are always ready for a challenge. We take a commercial mindset to all we do ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to customer expectations.
Qantas Group Procurement is seeking a dynamic Portfolio Category Manager to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with business & commercial objectives. You will lead negotiations with suppliers ensuring that our contractual arrangements deliver significant commercial benefits to the Qantas Group. As the subject matter expert you will provide vital commercial advice to support key strategic projects across the Ground Handling services portfolio.
In addition to your technical expertise you will be working closely with key stakeholders to understand relevant needs and objectives across the Qantas Group businesses. You are an experienced procurement professional who can think strategically and have a track record of creating and delivering value within a large complex multinational business. You will think innovatively have deep knowledge of procurement processes to challenge the status quo. As a leader you will also provide coaching and mentoring to your team fostering their growth and ensuring they deliver toptier performance. If youre ready to make a significant impact within a leading airline group wed love to hear from you.
Youll have
- 10 years experience working in strategic sourcing category management procurement or commercial roles within large multinational organisations
- Experience in procurement category management leading largescale sourcing activities and complex negotiations will be highly regarded
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrable ability in running cross functional projects/teams delivering outcomes in a time sensitive environment.
- High level of commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation skills and extensive experience in engaging with suppliers
- Demonstrated the ability to influence and convince stakeholders build effective business relationships with senior stakeholders
- Significant experience managing complex workloads and competing priorities particularly in procurement.
- Knowledge of airline ground handling and operations categories will be highly beneficial
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelors degree in business or finance and MCIPS qualification
Why Qantas
Youll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team which means youll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. Youll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role weve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe both for you and your family and friends as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
- Well give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping food and wine insurance health and wellbeing leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
- Well support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others mental health our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story get in touch today.
Applications close Sunday 19 January 2025
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
