Category Specialist

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 —

Global Logistics provides sophisticated supply chain solutions, from end-to-end or part solutions, warehousing and distribution to dedicated transport solutions, across the globe and to some of the most remote corners of the world.

The Opportunity

Category Specialist - Travel & Expense

The role has primary responsibility for development, implementation and execution of operational strategies and a program roadmap related to Toll’s Travel and Expense (T&E) program. This program includes but is not limited to travel management companies (TMC), air, hotel, car, corporate credit cards, meetings, events, expense management, and other T&E related services. This must be done in accordance with Group and Procurement policies and procedures and support the strategic and operational objectives of the broader procurement services team and carried out in line with Group ‘One Toll’ strategy.

This is a permanent full-time role based out of Toll groups head office in St Kilda Road Melbourne.

As the Category Specialist, you will:
- Manage operational and contractual relationships with vendors, including review and analysis of supplier performance, ensuring effectiveness of suppliers to ensure contract KPIs/SLAs are achieved.- Generate reporting to help the Group understand value generated from activity, compliance with agreed supplier contracts and identify opportunities and actions for improvement.- Coordinate the engagement of program suppliers across the Group and drive the ongoing improvement of the program.- Make informed decisions that impact the program positively across Safety & Security, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, User Experience, Accessibility, Health & Wellbeing.- Promote relationships to enhance communication, information exchange and understanding both internally the business and with preferred suppliers.- Work with the Business Units and suppliers to identify and introduce innovation to enhance productivity, profitability and customer service.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience managing or significant input in the management of a large T&E program.- Over 5 years track record delivering significant outcomes and improvements in business processes.- Ability to demonstrate sound commercial and operational acumen.- Managing supplier relationships and contractual obligations.- Ability to document, present options and recommendations to support decision making.- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAYS

What are the possible roles for progression?- Senior Procurement Specialist- Procurement Category Manager- Procurement Head of/ General Manager- Other Group Procurement or Enterprise Services roles

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.