ANZ - OU Supply Chain Manager

Mission Statement

You will be accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.). Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.) Procurement processes include Product/Service Sourcing. Supplier Selection. Pricing/Terms Negotiation. Order Processing. Contract Administration. Supplier Performance Management. May include Strategic Sourcing.

How You'll make an impact

• Develop and execute sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring achievement of cost, spend, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Drive SCM performance through KPI management, long-term planning, monthly performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple operating units.
• Standardize and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes across design, tendering, project execution, and after-sales service in line with global SCM frameworks.
• Lead the adoption and effective utilization of SCM systems and digital tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, S4HANA, Project Procure) to enhance efficiency, compliance, and supply chain visibility.
• Implement category and project sourcing strategies, ensuring supplier capability, capacity, competitiveness, and alignment with business and project requirements.
• Oversee procurement governance, supplier performance, risk management, and issue resolution to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Manage Trade, Transport & Logistics, supplier quality, sustainability compliance, cybersecurity, and supply chain risk programs to support operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, negotiate commercial agreements, establish framework contracts, and leverage global sourcing networks to maximize value.
• Lead, develop, and mentor SCM teams, ensuring effective workforce planning, capability development, talent management, succession planning, and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Operations Management, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience leading supply chain functions within industrial manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, electrical equipment, engineering, or project-based environments.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship development.
• Demonstrated success delivering cost reduction, productivity improvement, working capital optimization, and supply chain performance targets.
• Experience managing complex project procurement and supply chain activities across tendering, execution, logistics, and after-sales/service operations.
• Solid understanding of logistics, trade compliance, supplier quality management, supply chain risk management, sustainability, and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP, SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, or equivalent digital supply chain systems.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, people leadership, and change management skills, with experience leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.