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
The Supplier Relationship Manager will be responsible for implementing and managing the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach and associated Framework here at Transurban. This framework entails the management, in collaboration with key business stakeholders, of some of our most strategic suppliers.
Day-to-day, you will:
This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:
About the role
The Supplier Relationship Manager will be responsible for implementing and managing the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach and associated Framework here at Transurban. This framework entails the management, in collaboration with key business stakeholders, of some of our most strategic suppliers.
Day-to-day, you will:
- Use your expertise to guide the wider Procurement team and business units on achieving industry best practice SRM
- Lead and manage the operational cadence for Transurban's strategic suppliers through the development and implementation of relationship roadmaps with win:win outcomes in mind
- Work closely with stakeholders to advise, coach, and support them with relevant Contract Management practices
- Conduct and facilitate innovation workshops with key suppliers and relevant business-side stakeholders to drive additional value during the life of an agreement
- Operate with a continuous improvement mindset as you contribute to the overall development of Procurement policies and practices in close partnership with a variety of stakeholders
This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:
- Strong comparable experience in strategic supplier and/or account management of high value supplier relationships
- The ability to carefully balance day-to-day transactional work vs. high-level and strategic responsibilities
- A proven ability to negotiate substantial contracts, including a strong understanding of the relevant business and legal T&Cs
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent communication, relationship, collaboration, problem solving, and influencing abilities
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
Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.
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
Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.
