Vendor Manager
2 days ago
We are a highly Supportive company.
Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australia's fastest-growing design and construct enterprises, we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter, safer, more agile building solutions, a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential and education projects, and an award-winning workplace culture.
Our team is an Authentic group of professionals.
As our new
Vendor Manager
, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and managing a portfolio of strategic Trade Partners, helping us deliver quality projects, drive innovation, and build long-term industry partnerships.
You will embody an Inspirational approach to work.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute strategies for your portfolio of Trade Partners to ensure alignment with upcoming projects.
- Lead master contract negotiations covering core terms and conditions.
- Oversee performance management across projects, with a focus on safety, quality, financials, capability, and capacity.
- Act as the escalation point for Trade Partner issues, driving resolution and continuous improvement.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Support the evolution of our Trade Partner Engagement Framework, including policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
- Contribute to risk management, compliance, and business continuity planning.
Who You Are
- Minimum 5 years' experience in vendor management, procurement, or commercial roles - ideally with major contractors or in large-scale construction environments.
- Proven ability to develop and execute portfolio strategies, negotiate complex contracts, and manage supplier performance.
- Strong supply chain knowledge and established industry networks.
- Self-starter with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Construction, or related fields are highly regarded.
We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits.
- Awarded #1 Best Place to Work 2022
- Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
- Industry-specific, leading training and development
- 5-day week; site managers enjoy our "10 in 14" program
- Flexible working arrangement options and hours
- Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support
- Expanding selection health/wellbeing initiatives
- And there is so much more for us to discuss with you
Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.
Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role.
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