Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing

• Join our growing procurement team
• Permanent Full Time Position
• Hybrid opportunity | Central CBD Location

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 the Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering procurement strategy. You'll work closely with stakeholders to deliver procurement outcomes that balance price, quality, reliability, and timeliness. Your work will support V/Line's commitment to transparency, fairness, and continuous improvement, in line with Victoria Government Purchasing Boad (VGPB) and Ministerial Directions for Public Construction Procurement (MDPCP) policies and procedures.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support strategic sourcing activities, from requirements analysis and specification development to preparing sourcing documentation (RFx).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop evaluation criteria and lead high-risk contract negotiations.
• Assess supplier proposals with integrity and care, ensuring documentation and probity are maintained throughout.
• Define award criteria, select suppliers, and oversee contract execution and handover with a focus on clarity and accountability.
• Co-create Service Level Agreements with stakeholders, setting clear KPIs and shared goals.
• Provide thoughtful leadership and guidance to V/Line teams, ensuring procurement aligns with business priorities and safety standards.
• Stay curious and informed about procurement trends, recommending improvements to enhance the procurement process.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially astute, enjoys working collaboratively, values stakeholder engagement, and is passionate about making a meaningful impact through strategic procurement.

About You

You're a confident communicator and strategic problem-solver who thrives in complex environments. You bring a collaborative mindset, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for delivering value through smart sourcing decisions. Resilient and adaptable, you know how to influence outcomes, build strong stakeholder relationships, and lead with integrity.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A track record of success in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating complex, high-value contracts.
• The ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable procurement strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience leading and supporting a small team, fostering growth and development.
• Familiarity with procurement governance frameworks (VGPB knowledge highly regarded).
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable) and proven experience in delivering strategic procurement outcomes within a large organisation.
• 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 industry. 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 safe working standards.