Purchasing & Procurement Specialist

Melbourne, VIC
Contract
Full-time

28 days ago

About Toll GroupAt Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post —The RoleAre you passionate about driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier management? Toll Group is seeking a dynamic and results-driven procurement professional to lead sourcing initiatives across key projects. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping and delivering sourcing plans, developing procurement budgets and achieving savings targets, and negotiating supplier arrangements that maximise value for Toll.You’ll ensure all sourcing activities align with Toll’s governance and transparency standards, while managing supplier relationships to uphold commercial commitments and performance metrics. Your expertise will guide the rollout of supplier agreements across projects, and you’ll collaborate closely with our Data Analytics and Operational Excellence teams to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.We’re looking for someone who brings innovative thinking to project delivery and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of procurement at Toll, we’d love to hear from you.This is a fixed term contract to March 2026 based in Melbourne.As the Purchasing and Procurement Specialist you will:

Lead vendor negotiations and support Make Good projects, including licensing and resourcing contracts, and assist the IT Separation Commercial Lead with supplier contract analysis for separation activities.
Collaborate with Team Global Express to complete novation of less complex contracts and provide general administrative support as needed.
Develop and manage transparent sourcing exercises, negotiate and execute supplier agreements, and ensure effective contract implementation.
Deliver sourcing projects on time while achieving agreed savings and value targets.
Coordinate supplier engagement across projects and contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing and spend management.
Foster strong internal and external relationships to enhance communication, collaboration, and mutual understanding with project stakeholders and suppliers.

What We’re Looking ForQualification

Undergraduate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline preferred (e.g. B. Bus)
Professional membership of relevant associations (e.g. CIPS)

Skills and ExperienceIf you are a proactive and experienced professional with a passion for ensuring service excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Toll Group.

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and commercial management, with strong understanding of legal and contractual frameworks.
Proven knowledge of supplier dynamics, leverage techniques, and the sales process, along with strong commercial negotiation skills.
Skilled in documenting and presenting supplier selection options and recommendations.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to generate meaningful, data-driven reports.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated business acumen and alignment with corporate values, including the One Toll vision.

What moves you?At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.comYou must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.

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