Strategic Sourcing Manager

6 Months ago • All levels • Logistics

Job Summary

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will join the Indirect Global Strategic Sourcing team, focusing on Facilities, Logistics, and Operations categories. Responsibilities include developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, leading RFx processes, negotiating contracts, ensuring purchase order initiation, and staying updated on industry trends. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leveraging analytics to uncover key insights are crucial. The ideal candidate possesses significant indirect sourcing experience in large organizations, expertise in the specified categories, strong negotiation skills, and leadership abilities.
Must have:
  • Significant indirect sourcing experience
  • Expertise in Logistics, Facilities, Operations
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • Leadership and cross-functional team guidance
  • Contract management and purchase order initiation
Perks:
  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • Onsite parking (2 days/week)
  • Robust benefits package
  • Global career opportunities

Job Details

As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will form part of our Indirect Global Strategic Sourcing team.  You will bring indirect sourcing experience and a passion for sourcing the best products and services, with the best suppliers keeping cost and operating expenses low.

You will plan and execute project-based sourcing strategies across a cluster of indirect spend categories with a primary focus in Facilities, Logistics and Operations categories.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop smart, innovative procurement strategies

  • Managing vendor relationships and leading complex RFx processes, from identifying business needs to selecting top-tier suppliers

  • Negotiating directly with suppliers, ensuring we get the best value without compromising quality

  • Building strong, lasting partnerships with internal teams, driving business results that exceed expectations

  • Keeping our procurement contracts and agreements running smoothly and ensuring purchase orders are properly initiated

  • Staying ahead of industry trends by continuously enhancing your knowledge of the supply market and supplier capabilities

  • Partnering with the analytics team to uncover key insights about spending, contracts, and procurement strategies

What We're Looking For

  • A procurement pro, with significant experience in indirect sourcing or category management within large, complex organizations

  • Your expertise lies in the Logistics (Freight, Courier, Warehousing)  Facilities (Property, Utilities, Consumables), Operations (Fleet, Plant equipment, Packaging etc.) categories

  • You have a knack for structuring deals and delivering commercial solutions that delight stakeholders

  • Your negotiation and influencing skills are second to none, and you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments

  • You’re a natural leader, able to guide cross-functional teams toward success.

  • You’re a relationship builder, with excellent interpersonal skills and a deep commitment to stakeholder engagement

  • You’re a strategic thinker with a head for solving commercial problems and a keen eye for business

  • Tertiary qualifications – Bachelor of Business, Commerce, Finance or Supply Chain or related is desirable

We work flexibly here at Aristocrat and have a hybrid work model. This role will be based out of our head office in North Ryde 2 days a week with free onsite parking provided, with the flexibility to work in the office and from home.

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Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

  • World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

  • Robust benefits package

  • Global career opportunities

Our Values

  • All about the Player

  • Talent Unleashed

  • Collective Brilliance

  • Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

None

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About The Company

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a leading gaming content creation company powered by technology to deliver industry-leading casino games together with mobile games and online real money games, collectively entertaining millions of players worldwide, every day. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming),social casino (Product Madness)and regulated online real money (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 8,500 people across the globe are united by our company mission tobring joy to life through the power of play.For further information visit the Group's website at

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