Supplier Relations Specialist - Sydney


Flexibility and work-life balance policies that will help you thrive
Work with a team that supports growth and career development
9 month secondment available, end date 30th May 2025

We are Woolworths Group


We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.


What you’ll do


The Supplier Relations Specialist exists to partner and support the Senior Supplier Relations Manager to foster and develop deeper supplier relationships through insights, analysis and recommendations.


The role of Supplier Relations Specialist, is a pivotal role in elevating the brand and reputation of the Woolworths Commercial team within the market and among its Trade Partners. This will be accomplished by fostering deeper and more significant supplier relationships through insightful analysis and well-grounded recommendations. Working collaboratively across the ecosystem, you will be responsible for facilitating the sharing and development of insights across divisions.


Develop and maintain integral relationships both internally and externally, understanding key stakeholders and their influence and involvement
Facilitate and drive ongoing improvement in our supplier relationships through insights, analysis and recommendations
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure relevant, consistent, compliant and timely communications are delivered
Collaborate across broader Supplier Engagement & Capability team as well as Woolworths ecosystem

What you’ll bring


A proven background with data analytics and reporting (Market research, insights background preferred)
New and fresh ideas to the team and feel empowered to share them
Strong stakeholder management ability
Strong powerpoint, Excel and Google suite experience

What you’ll experience


We embrace diversity of thought and love to take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude. We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team!


Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere' policy that gives you the opportunity to harmonise work, life and your wellbeing
Parental Leave provisions and various leave types, including but not limited to Study Leave and Sports Representation Leave

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group


Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. #LI #LI-Hybrid