Strategic IT Vendor Manager

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge - big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post —

Benefits- Parental Leave: Primary 14 weeks pay and secondary 2 weeks pay- Flexible Working Arrangements: 3 days in office/2 days working from Home- Salary Sacrificing and Novated lease- Private healthcare cover, discounted car hire and other retail discounts

Why Join Us?- Shape the future of Toll’s technology landscape, driving a multi-dimensional strategy that includes cloud and IT utility models.- Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry experts to source and implement solutions that keep us ahead of the curve.- Partner with business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver value-driven solutions, while mentoring and developing internal talent.

About Us

Group IT provides technology strategy, governance, delivery, and support for all of Toll. The team enable Toll with the right technology foundations and business systems to grow the business and support our customer needs.

The Role

Toll Group is seeking a skilled an experienced Strategic IT Vendor Manager to join our team in Melbourne.

The Strategic IT Vendor Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of sourcing activities across a broad range of IT categories and for delivering value to the business through effective management of vendor relationships and spend. Develop & implement appropriate strategies and processes to ensure supplier relationships deliver value-added viable solutions to enable organisational goals to be met.

As the Strategic IT Vendor Manager, you will:
- Conduct end-to-end sourcing of new technology solutions and IT service providers, ensuring alignment with company policies.- Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships to maximize value and innovation.- Implement and enhance vendor governance frameworks across the organization.- Coordinate and drive Quarterly Business Reviews with executive engagement.- Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.- Support IT operations with contract management, tender processes, and technology research.

What We’re Looking For- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT, business, commercial, Legal or a related discipline- 7+ years procurement experience in a medium/large global organization.-
- Experience in performance management of partners in a technology function.- Track record of delivering procurement benefits (cost out and cost avoidance)- Understanding and working knowledge of ITIL/SIAM and other relevant ITSM frameworks is desired.- Resilient, engaging and passionate about motivating colleagues to drive exceptional business performance, and an ability to influence cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.