Indirect Procurement Senior Specialist
We expect the selected candidate to learn and grow with the role in terms of yearly results, spend and responsibilities. By joining Amplifon you will also have access to international career opportunities in US, Europe and APAC.The Indirect Procurement Senior Specialist is responsible for leading the development and implementation of progressive, fit for purpose and future proof sourcing strategies that deliver economic and cost efficiencies, supply assurance and quality as to enable spend owners, business units and functional partners to maximize the value they receive from vendors to meet their objectives.Working closely with the Global Procurement Team, this role is expected to help identify and screen suppliers, developing strategic relationships, negotiate terms and conditions, and continuously drive improved supplier service levels through leadership and direction on a cross functional basis.This role will ensure procurement strategies, processes, and program executions are fully integrated to support internal budget business plans and Company objectives and will actively collaborate with stakeholders globally to ensure that our knowledge, relationships, and investments are effectively and efficiently leveraged.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Key responsibility is to manage categories across Australia and New Zealand.
- Key point of contact for Global Procurement (Group) for your categories in APAC; works closely with the Global Procurement Category Manager.
- Single point of contact for all Regional vendors regarding negotiating local and regional contracts
- Coordination and support of regional deployment and execution of Global contacts
- Development of regional categories, including identification and negotiation of all non-global contract related pricing opportunities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that provide a competitive market advantage.
- Develop and foster strategic supplier relationships that deliver cost reduction, supply assurance, quality improvement and innovation.
- Establish and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders to be considered a trusted strategic advisor by identifying, understanding, and fulfilling business needs.
- Negotiate supplier agreements that align with the interests of the Company and comply with policies.
- Support the business with day-to-day Procurement activities.
- Lead the adoption of our Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system in Australia.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years as Category manager.
- Experience managing Marketing spend (Media offline, Digital Media, Marketing print, Creative agencies) or IT spend is a plus.
- Experience in negotiating and finalizing business terms and conditions for supplier contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, communicate effectively and influence
- Good analytic skills
- Experience in a global or highly matrixed organization is a plus.
- Curious and learning agility
- Self-starter, autonomous, energetic and willing to leave a legacy
- Team player with a strong sense of ownership
- Ability to analyze, prioritize and lead numerous Procurement Initiatives and contract negotiations simultaneously
- Experience with MS Word and Excel is required
- Amplifon training, career, and learning development opportunities
- A day off to celebrate your Birthday!
- Yearly flu vaccinations
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance and other benefits and products
- Employee referral bonus when you introduce your friends and family to Amplifon
- An opportunity to join a global market leader, and a fun, vibrant, and highly experienced team
As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage persons of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply