Woolworths

Head of Procurement - Construction & Equipment

• Drive the Future of Retail - Be at the forefront of a dynamic Procurement team that underpins one of Australia’s largest retailers
• Be part of a driven culture where your ideas are valued, continuous learning is encouraged, and success is a collective achievement.
• Bring your whole self to work and help us strive to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Procurement Team 

The Woolworths Group Procurement team is a pivotal function, deeply integrated into the strategic and capital expenditure of Australia’s largest retailer.

We manage billions in essential spend, covering everything from major Construction and Equipment to critical Services like Energy, Waste and Security. 

Our mission is to forge and execute best in class category strategies that drive compliance, sustainability and superior outcomes for our business and our customers. 

We are looking for transformational leaders and expert relationship builders who thrive on complexity, challenge the status quo and are ready to own the end to end lifecycle of our most critical contracts and supplier partnerships.

The Opportunity

Unleash your potential as the Head of Procurement - Construction, Equipment and Services, a pivotal, high-impact role within the Group Procurement team, reporting to the General Manager - Category Management. 

You will seize the reins of an exceptional team of professionals responsible for the end to end strategy and management of a vast, critical master portfolio that influences an annual spend of approximately $2.5 billion. This portfolio encompasses all major capital expenditure including Construction (fit-outs, fixtures and engineering), core operational spend for Equipment (facilities management, production gear), and strategic Services (Energy, Waste, Security, etc.). This role empowers you to drive visionary strategies, spearhead large scale projects and as a member of the Procurement Leadership Team, play a key role in our Procurement Transformation by embracing AI to deliver unparalleled value across the Woolworths' operations.

What you'll do 

• Lead End to End Sourcing Strategies: : Enthusiastically own and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for Construction, Equipment and related Services, leveraging the Category Management Framework.
• Drive Value & Achieve OKRs: Deliver and exceed organisational key results (OKRs), skyrocketing value across the $2.5 billion Goods Not For Resale (GNFR) spend portfolio.
• Champion Best Practice & Compliance: Drive continuous improvement, challenge existing practices and ensure uncompromising compliance with all procurement policies and regulations.
• Inspire & Develop the Team: Act as an inspiring leader, articulating a compelling vision and cultivating a growth environment for a high performing team.
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Forge meaningful relationships with diverse internal stakeholders and proactively manage external supplier relationships to deliver superior commercial outcomes.
• Innovate, Manage Risk, & Sustain: Actively scan the global landscape for innovative solutions, embed diligent risk management and ensure conscious Sustainability is balanced with economic goals.

What you’ll bring 

• Senior Leadership Track Record: Proven experience in a similar senior procurement or commercial leadership role, managing a multi million dollar spend portfolio.
• Category Expertise: Extensive experience across the full Procurement lifecycle (including contracting) for Construction, Equipment, and Services categories.
• Strategic Visionary: A remarkable talent for transforming complex category insights into powerful, actionable strategies and ensuring precise execution.
• Transformational Team Leader: Demonstrated ability to ignite passion, guide with precision and develop team members, cultivating a high performing and compliant environment.
• Expert Influencer: Proven ability to connect, collaborate and inspire diverse stakeholders, bringing them on a journey of shared success to achieve commercial goals.
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration (or a relevant field) or equivalent industry experience.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment
  

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.