Contracts & Vendor Management Officer

Metcash Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5th week annual leave

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Metcash Limited in Macquarie Park, NSW, is seeking a Contracts & Vendor Management Officer to support contract governance, vendor management and compliance within Group IT. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional aiming to build a career in governance, risk, compliance or commercial operations.

You will work with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Procurement and Legal to maintain audit-ready records, manage contract processing, renewals and governance, and contribute

Qualifications

• Recent university graduate or early in career seeking governance, risk, compliance, vendor management or commercial operations.
• Detail-oriented with documentation and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive, self-starting with accountability.
• Organised with time management.
• Continuous improvement mindset and simplifying processes.
• Eager to learn and grow in a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support contract and vendor management activities across Metcash IT.
• Coordinate contract documentation, approvals and signatures.
• Maintain accurate contract records and vendor data.
• Monitor renewals, compliance requirements and governance processes.
• Build relationships with IT, Finance, Procurement and Legal stakeholders.
• Identify risks, resolve issues and escalate as needed.
• Ensure audit trails are complete and up-to-date.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Assist onboarding and admin processes for contractors and vendors.

Skills

Governance & risk

Vendor management

Contract management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel/Sheets

Contract management systems

Data systems

Job description

Macquarie Park, NSW | Full Time | Early January Start

Contracts & Vendor Management Officer

Macquarie Park, NSW | Full Time | Early January Start

About the Opportunity

Are you an organised problem solver who loves structure, thrives on detail and enjoys working with people?

We're looking for a Contracts & Vendor Management Officer to join our Group IT team and play a key role in supporting contract governance, vendor management and compliance activities across Metcash IT. This is an excellent opportunity for arecent graduate or someone early in their career who is looking to build a long-term career in governance, risk, compliance, vendor management or commercial operations.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Procurement, Legal and leadership teams to ensure contracts are processed correctly, governance requirements are met and vendor information is maintained accurately. Based on the underlying role purpose, the position supports contract processing, compliance workflows, vendor governance and maintaining audit-ready contract records.

If you’re proactive, curious, process-driven and love finding better ways of working, we’d love to hear from you.

Please Note: The sucessful candidate must be available to start in early January

What You'll Be Doing

• Support contract and vendor management activities across Metcash's IT function
• Coordinate contract documentation, approvals and signature processes
• Maintain accurate contract records and vendor data
• Monitor contract renewals, compliance requirements and governance processes
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Procurement and Legal
• Assist with identifying risks, resolving issues and escalating concerns when required
• Ensure documentation and audit trails are complete, accurate and up to date
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Support onboarding and administrative processes associated with contractors and vendors

What You'll Bring

We’re less focused on years of experience and more interested in your attitude, capability and willingness to learn.

You may be a recent university graduate, an administrator looking for your next step, or someone who has gained early experience in compliance, governance, risk, procurement, contracts or business operations.

You’ll bring:

• A genuine interest in compliance, risk, governance and business processes
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with documentation and data
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, self-starting attitude and strong personal accountability
• A highly organised approach with excellent time management skills
• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for making processes simpler and more effective
• Confidence working with systems, spreadsheets and business applications
• The ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure
• A desire to learn, develop and grow your career within a large and supportive organisation

Why Join Metcash

• Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteer day annually
• Career Growth: Access learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers
• Inclusive Culture: Proud Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
• Gender Equity: Gender pay gap under 5%
• Wellbeing: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
• Flexibility: FlexReady accredited workplace
• Team Member Benefits: Exclusive discounts through the Our Local app