Head of Group Procurement

Company description:

Zetland, Sydney

Permanent Full Time

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney, home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands, including Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

Job description:

Reporting to the Director of Finance and IT, the Head of Procurement will lead Volkswagen Group Australia's procurement function and continue to strengthen and mature procurement capability across the organisation. This role is responsible for implementing best-practice procurement across the business, establishing clear governance frameworks, and delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial excellence.

Working closely with business leaders, you will develop and execute procurement strategies that identify opportunities, mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and deliver sustainable outcomes. The role will also ensure local procurement practices align with Volkswagen AG policies and standards.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by building organisational capability, influencing business decisions, and being a trusted partner across the business.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Lead the Group Procurement function, including strategy, transformation and annual business planning.
• Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, category management principles and Volkswagen Group requirements.
• Ensure procurement policies, governance frameworks and internal controls are implemented and maintained across the organisation.
• Ensure local procurement activities are in alignment with Volkswagen AG procurement standards, policies, guidelines and compliance requirements.
• Act as the organisation's subject matter expert providing advice on procurement, sourcing, contracts and commercial matters to business stakeholders.
• Lead procurement projects in partnership with key stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring procurement is engaged early in business planning, budgeting and investment decisions.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, tender processes, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation and supplier selection.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and key commercial agreements.
• Maintain accountability for the acquisition of goods and services, balancing cost, quality, service, risk and compliance requirements.
• Oversee supplier performance, contract management and supplier risk management activities.
• Lead, develop and mentor the procurement team.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance, savings and value delivered to the organisation.
• Oversee Facilities Management service providers, contractual obligations and budget performance.

Profile description:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Procurement or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and category management, including leadership of procurement teams and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Experience operating within a complex corporate environment and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Proven experience leading commercial negotiations, supplier management and procurement governance activities.
• Demonstrated experience delivering procurement savings.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across all levels of the organisation.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Sound commercial acumen and well-developed negotiation skills.
• Experience establishing or improving procurement, governance and compliance frameworks.
• Strong judgement, problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop team members and stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively without direct authority.

We offer:

• A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why a large portion of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates.
• Additional leave benefits including a VGA Day, birthday leave and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave.
• VGA operates under a hybrid working model, with a general guideline of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home. Specific arrangements may vary based on team and business needs.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Australia for up to 10 days per year.
• Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice.
• Access to the VGA Car Lease Program
• Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Škoda and Volkswagen vehicle purchases.

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities. We also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.
If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, please submit an application via the link.

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the Recruitment Officer, Thao Vu - ••••@vwga.com.au.