Manager, Responsible Procurement

Description:

About Us

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• Challenge yourself to enable the delivery of the Qantas Group’s responsible procurement strategy and programs
• Pivotal role working with an expansive internal and external stakeholder group to enable Qantas to deliver on its strategy and commitments
• Permanent role based at our Mascot Campus
  
  

Each year Qantas Group spends more than $12 billion with around 7,000 suppliers. Our suppliers play a critical role in helping us operate our business. We expect our suppliers to share our commitment to sustainability, responsible procurement practices and robust risk management. As part of our Procurement Strategy & Performance team, the Responsible Procurement team supports a fit for future procurement vision, alongside supporting the delivery of Group commitments across sustainability, access & inclusion and supplier diversity.

The Manager, Responsible Procurement reports to and supports the Portfolio Manager, Responsible Procurement to embed responsible procurement into Group procurement and supplier management practices across the Group. This role suits a highly analytical and strategic thinker who thrives in complexity, is comfortable navigating data-driven environments, and has an interest in sustainability and broader supply chain challenges.

This Role Will

Working closely with the Portfolio Manager Responsible Procurement and Head of Procurement, lead the development and implementation of responsible procurement strategies and broader procurement initiatives including:

• Strategy and Analysis: Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform strategic procurement decisions and identify opportunities to deliver on sustainability and commercial objectives.
• ESG and Sustainability: Develop and implement procurement policies and frameworks aligned to the Qantas Group’s priorities, enabling the Group to achieve its ESG commitments including, for example, emissions, sustainable fuel, circular economy and waste management commitments.
• Scope 3 Emissions: Support strategies and drive initiatives targeting Scope 3 emissions, ensuring robust measurement, management, and reporting across the Group’s supply chain.
• Procurement Innovation: Identify and deliver initiatives that leverage data, technology, and innovation to drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and practices.
• Supplier Diversity: Develop and lead initiatives that foster diverse supplier partnerships and promote commercial engagements with suppliers owned or led by underrepresented groups with an emphasis on First Nations businesses and communities.
• Metrics and Reporting: Establish frameworks and metrics to measure, monitor, and report on supplier performance, capabilities, and ESG impacts, and provide strategic insights for senior management.
• Emerging Priorities: Evaluate and proactively respond to emerging trends and opportunities, providing thought leadership on industry developments, risk mitigation strategies, and broader procurement practices. Provide strategic and technical advice to support the Qantas Group’s policy and industry advocacy efforts.
• Value Creation: Identify and develop opportunities across Qantas Group’s supply chain, build strong business cases, and present compelling recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  
  

You Will Have

• An interest in sustainability and sustainable supply chain management, and a strong appreciation for the importance of sustainability for airlines and large corporates.
• 5+ years’ experience in a leading consulting or professional services firm, or within a strategy, analytical or commercial function in a corporate environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a business, economics, law, engineering, economics, supply chain or a related analytical field.
• Proven strategic thinking, analytical capability, and the ability to influence outcomes in complex and data-driven environments.
• Exceptional quantitative analysis skills, and the ability to synthesise data and insights into clear strategic recommendations and compelling business cases.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects or programs, with a proven track record in tracking, monitoring, and delivering strategic outcomes efficiently and effectively.
• A highly structured approach to problem solving with strong adaptability and resilience when faced with complex and dynamic challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative and team-orientated approach to building trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, both internal and external.
  
  

Why Qantas?

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
  
  

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today.

Applications close: Sunday 13 April 2025

Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.