Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

• Join our growing procurement team
• Permanent Full Time Position
• Hybrid opportunity (3 days per week in office, Melbourne CBD based)

V/Line's purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we're delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

As Procurement Manager, you will lead end-to-end sourcing and contract management activities to deliver optimal commercial outcomes for V/Line. This role is pivotal in driving value through strategic procurement practices that ensure price, quality, reliability, and timeliness, in alignment with Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) policies and procedures.

You will manage sourcing processes from requirements analysis and sourcing strategy through to supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will prepare sourcing documentation (EOI, RFT, RFP), develop evaluation criteria, and lead contract negotiations.

Post-award, you will oversee contract management, focussing on commercial and supplier performance management, and issue resolution. You will also play a key role in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), fostering strategic partnerships, driving innovation, and promoting engagement with First Peoples owned, small to medium enterprises and regional suppliers.

This role requires a proactive leader who can lead by example, guide stakeholders through procurement processes, ensure probity, transparency and compliance, and continuously improve sourcing strategies to meet evolving business needs.

About you

You are a commercially astute procurement professional with a strong track record in leading strategic sourcing and contract management across diverse categories. With a deep understanding of procurement frameworks and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset, you bring both strategic thinking and operational excellence to deliver value-for-money outcomes. You thrive in complex environments, build strong stakeholder relationships, and are passionate about continuous improvement and capability uplift. This role will have one direct report reporting into the position.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Strategic Procurement Capability: Proven experience in category management, procurement lifecycle, and providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders.
• Commercial and Negotiation Skills: Strong commercial acumen with a track record of leading complex negotiations and delivering value-for-money outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders to procurement strategies.
• Leadership and Team Development: Demonstrated ability to mentor staff, build team capability, and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Analytical Thinking and Change Agility: Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, with a focus on continuous improvement and aligning procurement with business priorities.
• Values-Driven Leader: Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

If your skills or experience don't exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

Why V/Line

In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

• Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
• Huge potential – We're transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
• Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
• Collaborative team – You'll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
• Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at or for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world's oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners' lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Applications close: Sunday 26th of October