Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard.
As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound.
We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies.
Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives.
Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
Opportunity
Cochlear is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to provide procurement and commercial support during all phases of product development and projects as part of the Global Procurement Team.
The successful Strategic Sourcing Specialist will contribute to a range of strategic sourcing activities from new product development projects through to the ongoing supply of quality goods and services.
This is a permanent full‐time role based in our global headquarters in Macquarie University.
Flexible working opportunities are also available.
Key Responsibilities
Provision and execution of strategic sourcing processes during product development such as needs assessments, ReUSE Make Buy Assessments (RUMBA), supplier selection, RFx, quotation, risk management, contract negotiations, and supplier development readiness.
Act as the interface with new and existing suppliers to support and create value for new product development or projects.
Support procurement during product development, handover and launch, including project order placement,



supplier capability and production readiness, supplier performance management, order and stock management, forecasting and contract execution.
Develop, execute, communicate, and review category strategies that support the delivery of Cochlear's strategic initiatives or outcomes.
Influence internal stakeholders and customers to adopt and comply with strategic sourcing and procurement management policies, procedures and systems.
Demonstrate a customer service mindset within Global Procurement to increase engagement, adoption and adherence to Global Procurement policies, procedures and systems.
About You
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (business, management, legal, commercial, or mechanical or electrical engineering).
Experience in procurement, incorporating project, service delivery, technology or supplier management.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong rapport with stakeholders and management at all levels.
Skilled in the management and operation of suppliers with proven ability to assess supplier capability and commercial proposals.
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in supplier management.
Sound understanding of supplier contracts and initiative to seek timely advice on technical and operational perspectives from both internal and external sources to ensure the most favourable commercial outcomes.
Key Advantages
Direct involvement with various internal stakeholders globally.
Working with a global market leader in a growth market.
Great career progression opportunities.
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📌 Strategic Sourcing Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Cochlear
📍 New South Wales