This is a 6-month contract role, based in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney.
Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day.
We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.
About the role As a Procurement Manager at Transurban, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and driving the sourcing activities across our diverse infrastructure categories.
Your expertise will be crucial in managing both operating and capital expenditures, ensuring that our projects are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.
Working on national projects and initiatives, your strong procurement knowledge and experience will lead processes for infrastructure categories including Roadside Operations, Roadside Maintenance, Engineering Services, Mechanical & Electrical Services.
As part of a dynamic and transformative environment and team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Tolling services and customer experiences while driving innovation and excellence in revolutionizing the way Australians navigate and engage with Toll Roads.
Day-to-day, you will: Understand business unit objectives and desired outcomes.
Develop and execute cost-optimisation strategies for third-party suppliers and service providers.
Support category management plans for defined categories.
Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including stakeholder engagement, strategy development, tender management, supplier negotiations, and contract finalisation.
Negotiate commercial terms to deliver best value solutions.
Consolidate the supplier base through strategic partnerships.
Perform detailed cost analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities.
Prepare regular reports on cost optimisation activities and outcomes.
Develop strong relationships with internal teams.
This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including: In-depth sourcing experience, preferably in indirect categories as well as the proficiency in managing these spend categories.
Degree in business, legal or engineering desirable.
Knowledge of the sourcing process and technology-based systems (WSS), including spend analytics, with in-depth procurement experience within the infrastructure industry.
Proven track record in evolving supply chain processes and improving strategic sourcing and category management programs.
Strong analytical, business process analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Expertise in data entry, management, formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and visualization.
Proven negotiation and contract management skills, with a strong understanding of business and legal terms.
If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including: A range of flexible working options.
Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and EAP program, wellness facilities, and more.
Through our contingent partner, you will have access to novated car leases and a contractor benefits program.
Social activities and groups.
We offer a range of flexible working options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests.
Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs.
We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not.
We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability.
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Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.
Job Type: Contingent - Position Managed Closing Date: 30-Sept-2024 0:00 Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.
Primary Location: Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs Brisbane QLD #J-18808-Ljbffr
