Procurement Manager

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   
   

We’re seeking a couple of Procurement Managers to support the sourcing activity across indirect customer and technology categories at Transurban. These categories include both operating and capital expenditure on areas such as Hardware, Software, Professional Services, Banking, Customer Service, Debt Collections, People & Culture, Consulting and other Customer and Technology related services. 

You’ll join an innovative team, who have a valued collaborative and trusted partnership with the business and a culture that supports career growth and opportunities.   
   

As our Procurement Manager, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work.   

We have 2 opportunities to support Technology and Corporate/Customer - ideally based in Melb/Syd

Day-to-day, you will:   
   

• Understand the objectives and desired outcomes of key stakeholder’s business units. 

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of category management plans for defined categories. 

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process , including stakeholder engagement, strategy development, baseline validation, tender management, supplier negotiations, contract finalisation, supplier, and contract management. 

• Negotiate commercial terms to deliver best value solutions. 

• Consolidate the supplier base through negotiating appropriate commercial supplier arrangements and/or strategic partnerships. 

• Support the implementation of strategic relationship management for nominated suppliers, including formal supplier performance reviews. 

• Develop strong relationships with internal teams.    
     

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including:   
   

• Proven procurement experience in a similar industry or related spend categories. 

• Bachelor’s degree required (business or operational background preferred). 

• In depth sourcing experience (preferably indirect categories) and proven proficiency managing major spend categories. 

• Knowledge of the sourcing process and skilled with technology-based systems including spend analytics. 

• Experience running RFP/market engagements autonomously .  

• Impeccable ethics, both professionally and personally. 

• Track record of contributing to evolution of supply chain processes, and/or continuous improvement of strategic sourcing and category management programs. 

• Strong analytical, business process analysis and problem-solving capabilities. 

• PowerPoint: Ability to create engaging and visually appealing presentations. Experience presenting data effectively through charts, graphs and infographics in a professional format. 

• Excel: Expertise in data entry and management, using formulas, pivot tables and data analysis tools, ability to create complex spreadsheets and perform data visualisation. Proven history of using expertise to drive decision-making and strategy development in support of procurement activities. 

• Proven negotiation and contract management skills; including a strong understanding of business and legal terms and conditions. 

• Ability to engage the business, determine requirements and deliver a strategy. 

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills. 

• Personable and a strong relationship builder. 

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 and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year    

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well  

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests   

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more   

• Share offers and insurance benefits   

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days   

We offer a range of flexible working and leave 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. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].    

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.