About the role

This is a full-time opportunity for a Procurement Relationship Manager to join the dynamic team at Sodexo' in Brisbane.

As Procurement Relationship Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing key supplier relationships and driving strategic procurement initiatives that support the company's overall business objectives.

Sodexo is responsible for the operations and maintenance, to clients within the mining, oil & gas sector. Sodexo plays a critical role in ensuring the energy and resource sector are supported by providing quality catering, hospitality, and facilities maintenance services.

What you'll be doing

Provide cultural lens and understanding when engaging with Indigenous suppliers to continue to enhance Sodexo relationships with Indigenous suppliers.

The role ensures that all Indigenous Supplier goods and services contracts, including client contracts, are delivered in accordance with commercial agreements, operational requirements, and service-level expectations, while providing cultural understanding and best practice

This will undertake the leadership of Procurement projects with the allocation of project management responsibilities for the allocated tenders.

The role will be responsible for developing strategies to achieve Santos Portfolio Indigenous Spend targets, ensuring the targets are met, and reporting these targets according to the agreed-upon client schedule. This should be accomplished in collaboration with the broader Sodexo Supply Management Team, leveraging the economies of scale of Sodexo's regional footprint and national supply chain.

Continue to enhance and engage with Supply Nation and Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and best practice and learnings.

This role will represent the Supply Management team's internal and external engagements, demonstrating professionalism and the highest level of integrity throughout all aspects of the procurement process.

Staying up-to-date with industry regulations, best practices and market developments

Contributing to the development and refinement of procurement policies and procedures

What we're looking for

Proven experience in procurement and contract management.

Strong knowledge within the energy and resources sector and Indigenous Procurement.

Experience in supplier and client contract management and performance monitoring.

Strong negotiation and commercial contract management skills.

Ability to analyse complex contracts and drive cost optimisation.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures and compliance frameworks

Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related discipline

What we offer

At Sodexo', we are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work experience. As a Procurement Relationship Manager, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth. We also offer a range of competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, and employee discounts.

About us

Sodexo' is a leading provider of integrated services that improve the quality of life for individuals and organisations. With a presence in over 80 countries, we are dedicated to creating a better everyday for our clients, consumers and employees. Our values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress guide us in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our diverse range of customers.

If you are passionate about procurement and relationship management, and you're ready to contribute to the success of a dynamic organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.