Vendor Manager

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, recycling and remanufacturing. We believe materials are not truly recycled until they're made into something new—and it all starts with Visy Recycling. As Australia's largest recycler, our extensive network of recycling operations is integrated with our manufacturing sites. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging.

As theVendor Manager, reporting to the General Manager (Logistics) based in Tullamarine, VIC, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a high-performing vendor network that supports the collection, processing, and transport of recyclable materials. This role is critical to ensure that our operations run smoothly, safely, and cost-effectively while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain a high-performing vendor network aligned with Visy's pillars ofSafety, Service, and Cost
• Analyse and negotiate optimal commercial and service outcomes
• Resolve conflicts and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct site/vendor visits to ensure service quality and compliance
• Drive network optimisation and formalise agreements through contract execution
• Champion safety compliance and environmental standards

What You Will Bring:

Mandatory:

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship-building abilities
• Collaborative team player
• SAP and Excel proficiency
• Experience in the waste or recycling industry

What you'll love when you join us:

• Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future

• You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
• Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
• These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

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In 1948, Visy started out in Melbourne as a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard boxes. From these modest beginnings, it has since grown to become one of the world's leading packaging, paper and recycling companies. Now, Visy employs over 5,500 staff and operates in over 120 sites across Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam and trading offices across Asia, Europe and the USA. Visy also has a 'sister' company, Pratt Industries USA, which employs a further 3,500 staff in North America. Sustainability is at the heart of everything Visy does. As well as providing packaging to some of the world's best known brands, Visy also offers recycling solutions. It's our goal to meet the needs of our customers, while efficiently using and reusing scarce resources.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

In 1948, Visy started out in Melbourne as a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard boxes. From these modest beginnings, it has since grown to become one of the world's leading packaging, paper and recycling companies. Now, Visy employs over 5,500 staff and operates in over 120 sites across Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam and trading offices across Asia, Europe and the USA. Visy also has a 'sister' company, Pratt Industries USA, which employs a further 3,500 staff in North America. Sustainability is at the heart of everything Visy does. As well as providing packaging to some of the world's best known brands, Visy also offers recycling solutions. It's our goal to meet the needs of our customers, while efficiently using and reusing scarce resources.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website