Supplier & Category Coordinator

We have a fantastic opportunity for a **Supplier & Category Coordinator**to join our Procurement & Sustainability team on a permanent **full-time** basis, located at Caulfield Racecourse.

In this role, you'll help manage supplier relationships, execute data-driven category initiatives, and contribute to strategic procurement projects. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, assist with contract management, and use data to help improve performance and find cost-saving opportunities. You'll also get involved in projects that support better sourcing, sustainability, and governance across the Club.

The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is proud to be recognised as a 2022, 2023 & 2024 Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice. We are one of Australia's most prestigious Sports, Events and Property Development companies. As well as running elite horse racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses, we own 15 pub venues under the Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG).

**What will your responsibilities be?**
- Perform category-level spend analysis, pricing benchmarks and total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) assessments to surface aggregation and savings opportunities.
- Support RFQs/RFPs processes by preparing documents, reviewing bids, coordinating with vendors, and drafting recommendations.
- Draft, administer and control contracts, managing signature workflows and document versioning throughout the life-cycle.
- Track contract milestones, renewals and change requests, ensuring records are accurate within the contract-management system.
- Prepare reports and dashboards on supplier performance, costs, and compliance.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to gather requirements, share supplier-performance insights and engage stakeholders.
- Track savings and support reporting on procurement initiatives.
- Assist with supplier-risk assessments (sustainability scorecards, modern-slavery questionnaires) and provide general governance support to procurement projects.

**Skills & Experience**
- Degree or diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Law or related discipline.
- 3 years’ experience in contract administration, vendor management or procurement operations (hospitality, events or other regulated sectors preferred).
- Proven experience setting up or managing a central supplier database and tracking supplier performance using a structured framework.
- Working knowledge of the Australian Modern Slavery Act, Fair-Work procurement clauses and ISO-certified supplier environments (9001/14001/45001).
- Practical exposure to category analytics, spend analysis, and supplier-performance reporting (internships acceptable).
- Commercial & contract acumen. Interprets contractual levers and mitigates risk while maximising value.
- Analytical & data proficiency. Advanced Excel/PBI skills, rigorous quantitative analysis, and KPI tracking.
- Stakeholder engagement & communication.
- Proven problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
- Strong organisation & time management skills.

You’ll stand out if you have:

- A procurement qualification (or you're working towards one), such as CIPS or CPSM.
- Familiarity with sustainability, ESG and modern-slavery compliance frameworks.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Brand new state-of-the-art administration building with standing desks and breakout spaces.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Access to our year-round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
- Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events.
- Free onsite parking or a short walk from Caulfield Station.
- Paid Volunteer and Parental Leave.