Procurement Category Manager – Road, Rail & Containers

Toll Group

. Identify sourcing opportunities and lead the development and delivery of category strategies across nominated portfolios .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic sourcing and commercial management, with a strong focus on supplier negotiations and category strategy development. Proven ability to drive category performance through data-driven insights, stakeholder collaboration, and effective supplier relationship management.

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Strategic SourcingCommercial ManagementCategory-Level NegotiationsStakeholder ManagementData-Driven Insights

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Hard Skills

Supplier SelectionContract NegotiationsRisk ManagementDispute ResolutionValue MaximisationAnalytical SkillsCategory Plans DevelopmentCompliance EnhancementSavings Target AchievementProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInfluencingDetail-OrientedRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Undergraduate DegreeCIPS Membership

Industry Keywords

Procurement StrategiesSupplier EngagementCommercial OutcomesAdministrative SupportContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify sourcing opportunities and lead the development and delivery of category strategies across nominated portfolios
Drive category performance through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
Align procurement strategies with business priorities and commitments in collaboration with senior leaders
Manage end-to-end sourcing processes, ensuring transparency, timely delivery, and savings targets
Oversee supplier engagement across projects and promote continuous improvement in purchasing and spend efficiency
Foster internal and external relationships to improve communication, collaboration, and project outcomes
Support administrative tasks and broader procurement initiatives
Develop and execute category plans across key products and services
Manage supplier relationships and drive innovation and savings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance processes, and deliver commercial outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience (10+ years) in strategic sourcing, commercial management, and category-level negotiations
Strong knowledge of legal, contractual, supplier, and sales processes
Proven capability in complex commercial negotiations, value maximisation, risk management, and dispute resolution with strategic suppliers
Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence and negotiate with suppliers, senior executives, and business units
Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with ability to develop data-driven insights and meaningful reports
Ability to document and present clear options and recommendations for supplier selection
Excellence in stakeholder management and collaboration
Relevant tertiary qualification, including an undergraduate degree
Desirable membership of recognised professional associations, e.g. CIPS
Entitled to work in Australia
Prepared to undertake pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check and medical

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading training and opportunities to learn and grow
Autonomy to make decisions with impact
Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace
Supportive, approachable leaders and friendly, caring teams
Opportunities to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities