Woolworths

• Opportunity to join Australia's largest retailer and be part of something great

• Work alongside the best as ‘one team’ to help shape the future of the retail industry

• Join a dynamic Procurement team that deploys an Agile mindset and a Customer 1st culture

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose 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. 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.

The Opportunity

As the Portfolio Manager – Digital, you will lead a critical team responsible for a ~$450 million annual spend portfolio across the eCommerce and Digital application landscape. Reporting to the General Manager - Procurement, you will drive the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for enterprise-wide projects that directly influence the Woolworths Group's digital evolution. Your mission is to unlock value and drive continuous improvement within a market-disrupted portfolio, ensuring the Group remains a leader in the retail technology space.

What you'll do

• Lead a team of procurement professionals to execute category strategies and sourcing initiatives that deliver best total value outcomes.

• Execute the annual sourcing plan and meet Organizational Key Results (OKRs) to increase value across Digital and Technology goods and services.

• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for diverse categories including Loyalty and Rewards, Web Security, Customer Engagement, and Order Management Systems.

• Collaborate with domestic and international supplier partners to negotiate complex, major strategic deals that deliver significant commercial outcomes.

• Drive the application of the Category Management Framework to meet business requirements within critical windows of opportunity.

• Influence stakeholders across the Procurement, Digital, and IT teams to embed procurement best practices and ensure compliance with group standards.

What you'll bring

• Expertise in Digital and Technology categories, with proven experience developing strategies for complex software and eCommerce platforms.

• Experience leading multi-million dollar portfolios within a large, matrixed organization, supported by a track record of delivering sustainable EBITDA benefits.

• Proficiency in innovative negotiation approaches and category management principles, including a solid understanding of contract law.

• Knowledge of emerging technologies, specifically AI platforms, LLMs, and Generative AI-driven tools, including their associated legal and risk considerations.

• Mindset that is agile, curious, and proactive, with the emotional intelligence to navigate a fast-paced and nimble environment.

• Qualifications including a tertiary degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Digital Technologies, ideally complemented by professional accreditation such as MCIPS.

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey:

• A hybrid working model combining time at our Norwest Support Office and working from home.

• A global business with career opportunities across every discipline and valuable business exposure.

• 24/7 access to the Sonder app for personalised safety, medical, and psychological support.

• Savings across Woolworths Group brands and a rewards program that celebrates purpose-driven work.

• A progressive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

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. 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.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.