Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.

We act as one team to move Melbourne. 

Why work at Metro?

• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements and 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year
• All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
• Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

About the team

Corporate Servicesteams at Metro are responsible for providing essential support services that enable the business to function efficiently and effectively. From Safety and People, Marketing and Communication, to Finance and Legal, and IT. Our Corporate Services teams work collaboratively to ensure that the business operates smoothly and as one team.

About the role

The Senior Sourcing and Category Manager is responsible for the development, deployment and management of category management strategies to deliver sustained value and competitive advantage to business units and Metro Trains Melbourne overall. Further responsibilities include:

• Lead a small team to deliver on the four components of the Procurement and Supply Chain Value Proposition.
• Deliver value for money for the business.
• Improve supplier performance.
• Improve the user experience and operations excellence.
• Manage supplier risk across over 1,000 suppliers.

About you

• Relevant experience across procurement/supply chain fields with deep understanding of procurement methodologies as applied within a sourcing & category management framework.

• Highly effective communicator with strong skills in both verbal and written communication.
• Tertiary education within areas of business, finance or similar.
• Relevant industry and supply market knowledge
• Experience in complex sourcing, contract preparation, Contract negotiation/execution, Contract management, Supplier development/management.
• Experience in leading and developing people and/or leading cross functional teams.
• Proven ability to identify and deliver total cost reduction and efficiency opportunities.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, adapt, and assist others to manage to changing requirements.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct analysis of the cost and capability of Metro’s suppliers and supply markets.
• Rail industry knowledge is preferred.

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne!

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Applications close 17th of October 2024.
Please note that shortlisting may commence prior to the closure date.