Procurement Specialist

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering value through smart procurement? Our Procurement Specialist plays a key role in shaping procurement strategies across diverse portfolios. You'll lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, drive cost-saving and value-add opportunities, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes. From market engagements and contract negotiations to ongoing stakeholder support, this role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real difference. Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Procurement Specialist working for Kmart you will:

• Lead and manage end-to-end market engagements across varying portfolios including issue of RFX, evaluations, stakeholder and supplier communication, lead negotiations, and finalisation of contracts.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop innovative supply strategies, establish supply arrangements and lead negotiations to deliver value for money outcomes.
• Research and identify supply markets and supplier capability and competitiveness.
• Work with the wider procurement team to develop, detailed contract management plans, KPIs, performance reviews, benefits tracking and reporting for significant procurement spend categories
• Provision of ongoing contract and stakeholder support including contract execution, implementation, issues resolution, delegation matters, contract expiry monitoring, commercial advice & engagement of Wesfarmers Legal.
  
  
  

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Strong level of experience in managing Procurement processes, evaluation and contract formation, minimum 5 years.
• Strong communication skills to efficiently communicate strategies and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong experience in building relationships
• Ability to ensure effective governance, approach to procurement and contract management are integrated into procurement activities
• Experience in developing procurement strategies based on market conditions, category/service analysis together with knowledge of business demand and requirements.
• Previous experience with IT Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing and Online highly regarded.
• An attitude and aptitude to develop and engage a range of approaches to generate solutions, seek SME inputs and advice to inform the negotiating strategies.
• Team mentality to work collaboratively with others, to solve issues and develop better processes and approaches to situations.
• Multi-tasking abilities to juggle tasks and deliver outcomes in a fast moving, dynamic environment
• Ability to work autonomously, with a sense of pride in delivering as promised.
  
  
  

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target Officeworks and Bunnings
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group
  
  
  

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing [email protected]

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!