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Head of Supply and Procurement

Job description

Troocoo are proud to be exclusively partnering with a well-known company to all Australians in their search for a Head of Supply and Procurement, based at their Australian head office. Offering a broad range of products, they are a genuine global leader in the services they provide.

Reporting to a business Director the Head of Supply and Procurement will be responsible for driving commercial outcomes and challenging industry models to secure competitive advantage within one of our client’s largest business units.

Please note that our client has a strong preference to source applications from individuals that have had exposure to the insurance / finance sector which will provide a significant advantage in the delivery of the role requirements. However, an exceptional understanding of end-to-end procurement and supply processes with a proven background in leadership would be the primary requirement.

You will have the following skills / background:
  • 7-10 years plus within a procurement and supply leadership setting;
  • A proven background in delivering performance through accountability;
  • Proven leadership in the provision of industry best class contract management processes and formation;
  • A demonstrated ability to negotiate business outcomes from complex situations;
  • End to end understanding of what is required to deliver exceptional procurement outcomes;
  • Previous experience leading teams and being a central liaison between business units;
  • Experience driving frameworks and network capability;
  • Able to drive, cost and outcomes via exceptional teamwork;
  • A background in the insurance sector is encouraged with claims knowledge preferred.
You will have the following personal attributes

  • A strong commercial approach to all that you do;
  • An ability to build relationships whilst having the tough conversations;
  • Able to win the hearts and minds of the people;
  • Be comfortable in setting / operating within a high-performance environment.
It is essential that you can establish an effective network of suppliers and national accounts whilst delivering effective governance and monitoring of the same, challenging the industry models to retain competitive advantage. Tertiary qualifications and post graduate qualifications are preferred.

You will be rewarded with a genuine Brisbane based, senior leadership position in the supply / procurement sector.

For a confidential discussion around the role, company and requirements please contact Sean Johnson on 0422 184 378 or at sean.johnson@troocoo.com. Alternatively, please hit apply to register your interest immediately.