STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT MANAGERS

• Help shape the future of Melbourne’s iconic tram network
• Lead a high value complex spend portfolio
• Critical roles in a newly shaped procurement function 

About the organisation

Yarra Trams is the largest operating tram network in the world. With more than 20 million passenger trips taken each year, Yarra Trams connects thousands of people with places every day. Since the first cable tram travelled along Bourke Street in 1885, the city’s tram network has become an iconic and much-loved part of Melbourne’s identity. Following an extensive bidding process concluded in 2024, Yarra Trams is now proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers (YJM), a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. YJM works in tandem with the Department of Transport and Planning, transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Strategic Procurement Managers will drive the development and execution of sourcing strategies to optimise supplier relationships, manage risks, and deliver commercial value across the organisation. The roles will oversee strategic sourcing, supply market management, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management and commercial governance. As key business partners, the appointees will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement aligns seamlessly with organisational priorities. With an initial emphasis on high-value strategic sourcing, the roles will naturally gravitate towards best-in-class supplier relationship management as the function matures. There are two roles available leading the portfolios of corporate services and OCMS/IT.

About you

You will hold tertiary qualifications, preferably in Law, Procurement, or Commerce and have procurement management experience. You are proud of your track record of delivering quantifiable results in complex sourcing strategies, category management, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management across either corporate services or IT categories. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will enable you to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation and with a diverse network of external stakeholders. Equally adept at strategic thinking and hands-on execution, you will bring outstanding negotiation and problem-solving abilities and a genuine connection to the purpose of seamless and accessible transport for all.

For more information, please contact Peter Elwell at SHK via email peter.elwell@shk.com.au quoting reference number 3130439 or click ‘Apply for this job’. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.