Do you have a passion for shaping and influencing company culture? If so, we want you to join our team!  

The Procurement Manager - Indirects plays a crucial role in the procurement portfolio within the Sodexo Australia Supply Management team and sets strategic direction for the Indirects Categories under management.

Reporting to the Head Indirects and Fleet Procurement, the role is responsible for executing procurement methodologies (source to contract), managing procurement projects and providing direct support across operations relative to supply chain requests, challenges and functional support

Who are we Looking for?

We seek a professional with experience across multiple categories, who is adaptable, agile and demonstrates a strong issue resolution and customer service focus.  You will have the capacity to play an active role in related inputs into all core bids and tenders, as well as drive client site mobilisation activities related to the supply.

Key Duties:

• Management of the source to contract process including development of a procurement register that details all engagements
• Set source to contract targets
• Liaise with project leads and procurement team by co-ordination of purchases to ensure total cost ownership and reduce risk
• Provide ‘off-shelf’ alternatives that form a differentiating offering, accurate and timely response to tenders
• Engage with the business development and projects teams to provide pre-established cost models per alternatives to support bid success
• Management of contracts to ensure cost, quality and delivery requirements
• Procurement analysis & reporting and maintain accurate sourcing cost models across all categories
• Procurement process compliance

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Procurement/Source to contract/Category management
• Min., Degree in Business, preferable in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement OR demonstrable experience and achievements in similar / relevant.
• Demonstrated experience of leading a range of procurement activities, ideally across Indirects/food services / manufacturing, FMCG, Retail, etc
• Experience in day-to-day category / supply management across in a fast-paced and dynamic multi-site / multi-product operating environment

Skills / Attributes

• Able to connect with diverse stakeholders across the business and functional groups to resolve day-to-day operational issues related to safety and security of supply in a timely manner, and to the full satisfaction of stakeholders.
• Well-developed functional experience, and financial / commercial / business acumen in supporting (and leading) the development and implementation of category strategies.
• Comfortable with analytics (and Excel) and working with large date sets. Well-developed capability in working through data gaps through the application of critical thinking and hypothesis methods in ‘getting to an answer’.
• Customer focused, and excellent influencing and negotiation skills teamed with the ability to understand key stakeholder requirements and build strong relationships. Able to remain calm and resilient and manage hard discussions in an empathetic but factual and data-driven manner.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and implementing changes in business processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the hierarchy, with excellent written, verbal and reporting skills.
• Excellent personal time management and organisational skills including a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a planned and methodical approach to projects, work tasks and activities.
• Ability to work autonomously in a self-managed mode, as well as part of a large team.

Why choose Sodexo?  
Sodexo is a people business, employing over half a million people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication. We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.  At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities. 
We offer a competitive salary, flexible work environment, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!   

How to apply?  
If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience  and availability. One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!   

What do IT and coffee have in common? Our PaperCutters need both to survive. Is your happy place helping others keep their tech humming? If so, we need you!

As our IT Systems Specialist within our internal IT team, you'll help ensure the smooth functioning of our day-to-day IT operations. You'll keep our engineers coding, our support team supporting and our finance team crunching numbers.

Reporting to our IT Manager, this is a full-time hybrid role, based in our Melbourne office 4 days per week and 1 day from home.

Some of the things you'll do...

• You'll provide IT support to PaperCutters across our different regions, in person and remotely.

• Support the rollout of new technologies and enhance existing systems, ensuring a focus on both user experience and security.

• Ensure we are adhering to our ISO27001 compliance requirements by following internal processes.

• Manage relationships with external suppliers to ensure end-user hardware purchases are cost-effective and suitable for PaperCutters needs.

A little about you...

• You have detailed knowledge of general IT, such as systems administration and databases.

• You have experience working across multiple operating systems, such as Windows Desktop and Server, macOS and a variety of Linux distributions.

• You love engaging with people and using your technical skills to empower team members to do what they do best.

• You have experience with both on-premise and cloud-based environments.

• Hybrid Working - 2 days per week (alternating between Scoresby Office/Lilydale Office)
• 4-month fixed term contract
• Salary: up to $115,000 base + superannuation
• Join a values-driven Human Rights Organisation

About Us:
Melba has been supporting the Victorian community for over 50 years. What began with three families in search of a different kind of day support for their children with disabilities, has become a mission to open a world of opportunities for people to live fabulous lives of their choosing. The human rights of the people we support are at the centre of everything we do.

About the Role:

The Communications Specialist contributes to and executes the communications strategy. This role develops and produces compelling written and visual content to achieve communication plan objectives. Collaborating with communications team colleagues and project teams, the role shapes our written and visual communications to our stakeholder and audience needs and motivations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic communications support and advice to project leaders and other staff as required.
• Contribute to strategic direction and lead the delivery of departmental objectives.
• In conjunction with the Marketing team, manage the development of social media strategy.
• Develop end-to-end communications plans and content for various stakeholders.
• Develop and implement innovations across the communications function at Melba.
• Assist team members to coordinate delivery of communication plan outputs across the team and report on impact.
• Write and produce a range of communications for different audiences, including internal newsletters, website content, blogs, video scripts, letters. 
• Develop written and visual content targeted to our stakeholders and specific audiences identified in communications plans.
• Manage and lead the development of Melba stories, including production of videos and other materials.
• Oversee the development of and imbedding of plain English language across Melba.
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Significant demonstrated experience in a similar communications role.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience writing for a range of audiences and across a variety of mediums. Ability to write according to Plain English and Easy English principles.
• Experience and expertise in editing and proofreading.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and working collaboratively to achieve desired outcomes.
• Knowledge/ capability in design packages is desirable.
• Strong content skills – a great storyteller from interview, through to visuals and screen.
• Experience in the disability and/or community services sector an advantage.

Requirements: A current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (we can support you through the process of obtaining one or both checks if you don’t already have them).

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility – 2 days in the office means you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
• Join a friendly, collaborative culture where you'll truly make an impact.
• Enjoy onsite parking and other perks.
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits, including meals and entertainment allowance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Hit the Apply button now and attach your current resume. We can't wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

First nations people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Hybrid Working - 2 days per week (alternating between Scoresby/ Lilydale or Chadstone)
• 4-month fixed term contract
• Salary: up to $120,000 base + superannuation
• Join a values-driven Human Rights Organisation
  

About Us:

Melba has been supporting the Victorian community for over 50 years. What began with three families in search of a different kind of day support for their children with disabilities, has become a mission to open a world of opportunities for people to live fabulous lives of their choosing. The human rights of the people we support are at the centre of everything we do.

About the Role:

The Marketing Campaign Specialist contributes to the development and execution of marketing strategies to elevate Melba’s brand, engagement and growth and involves a hands-on approach to managing and implementing various marketing initiatives and campaigns.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate marketer to drive impactful marketing campaigns and contribute to the growth and success of our organisation. If you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Melba’s marketing strategy and marketing plans to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, market share and growth.

• In conjunction with our agency, manage the creation of a new website to maximise SEO/SEM performance, leverage Google Analytics insights and manage internal approval processes.
• Lead Melba brand development, awareness and management.
• Develop and execute multi-channel brand and marketing campaigns including media planning, website development, eDMs, advertising, video, social media, SEO/SEM.
• Manage end-to-end campaign execution including campaign setup, scheduling, segmentation, deployment, and performance tracking.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics, analyse data, and generate reports to measure effectiveness, identify trends, and optimise campaign performance.
• Manage day to day relationships with key agencies.
• In conjunction with the Communications team, manage the development of social media strategy.
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Significant demonstrated experience in marketing, with a proven track record of successfully planning, executing, and optimising marketing campaigns across multiple channels.

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creativity.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage relationships with external vendors.
• Previous experience building a new website.
  

Requirements: A current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (we can support you through the process of obtaining one or both checks if you don’t already have them).

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility – 2 days in the office means you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
• Join a friendly, collaborative culture where you'll truly make an impact.
• Enjoy onsite parking and other perks.
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits, including meals and entertainment allowance.
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

Hit the Apply button now and attach your current resume. We can't wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

First nations people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Are you a broker, banker, or finance professional looking for a fresh and exciting opportunity in 2024? Take your career and earning potential to the next level as a Lendi Home Loan Specialist!

Our Home Loan Specialists are fully qualified mortgage brokers with the backing of a powerful brand, smart technology, and highly specialised support to fuel their income growth.

As a Home Loan Specialist, you will:

• support customers with their home lending needs virtually, via phone, email, and video chat

• be powered by the industry’s #1 home loan platform. With customers able to login to upload documents and check the status of their application, our brokers experience speed to settlement at up to four times faster than industry average

• Field pre-qualified customer appointments booked for you by our in-house sales associates. That means no time wasted with poor quality, cold leads.

• Submit deals to our in-house client solutions team for processing. Say goodbye to being buried in paperwork! Our client solutions team also proactively follow up with lenders and liaise with customers on your behalf via the platform. That means no more sitting on hold with the bank.

Thanks to our proprietary platform and pioneering processes designed to help you scale your income growth, our Home Loan Specialists are some of the most productive brokers in the industry, averaging over 12 deals a month - 4 times the industry average! But this is only the beginning…..our top performing Home Loan Specialists are lodging 30+ deals a month, and we’re working towards seeing our whole team lodge a deal a day.