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Category manager - indirect

Melbourne
Toll Group
Category Manager
Posted: 15 June
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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 — www.tollgroup.comGlobal Logistics provides sophisticated supply chain solutions, from end-to-end or part solutions, warehousing and distribution to dedicated transport solutions, across the globe and to some of the most remote corners of the worldCategory Manager – Indirect ProcurementJoin Toll Group's Procurement team and play a key role in delivering strategic procurement outcomes across a broad portfolio of indirect spend role is responsible for developing category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, managing strategic supplier relationships, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to deliver commercial value, operational efficiency and risk management outcomes.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Toll's procurement transformation journey and help build best-practice category management capability across the ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute category strategies across assigned indirect spend portfolios, aligned to business priorities and procurement objectives.Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, tendering, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations and contract measurable value outcomes through cost optimisation, supplier performance improvement, risk mitigation and innovation strategic supplier relationships, governance forums, contract performance and continuous improvement programs.Partner with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver commercially robust procurement solutions.Provide commercial leadership and procurement expertise across a broad range of indirect spend sourcing and contracting activities comply with procurement governance, policy requirements and delegated authorities.Develop category insights, market intelligence and executive reporting to support business decision-making.Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives, process improvement and capability uplift across the Procurement function.About YouYou will be an experienced procurement professional who enjoys working in a complex environment and partnering with stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes.You will bring:5–10 years' experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management within a large corporate environment.Demonstrated experience managing indirect spend categories such as Professional Services, Technology, Corporate Services, Facilities Management, Travel, HR Services or similar.Strong category strategy development, sourcing and supplier relationship management capability.Advanced commercial negotiation and contract management experience.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience engaging senior leaders and executives.Experience working within matrixed organisations and managing competing stakeholder priorities.Exposure to procurement platforms such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa or equivalent systemsWhat Success Looks Like:Delivery of category strategy objectives and procurement value targets.Strong supplier performance and governance outcomes.Increased spend under management and preferred supplier levels of stakeholder engagement and management of procurement risk, compliance and governance.Meaningful contribution to procurement transformation and capability development Toll, you'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide procurement outcomes, work with senior stakeholders and help shape the future of procurement across one of Australia's largest logistics 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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