Contracts & Vendor Management Officer

Metcash Trading Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metcash Trading Limited in Sydney seeks a Contracts & Vendor Management Officer to join its Group IT team in Macquarie Park, NSW. This full-time role supports contract governance, vendor management and compliance across IT, with a focus on accurate documentation and audit-ready records.

We welcome a recent graduate or early-career professional who is organised, detail-driven and eager to learn. You will collaborate with IT, Finance, Procurement and Legal to manage contract processing, renewals

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional in governance, risk, compliance, vendor management or related operations.
• Strong attention to detail with documentation and data.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with personal accountability.
• A highly organised approach with good time management.
• Continuous improvement mindset to simplify and improve processes.
• Comfort working with systems, spreadsheets and business applications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stay calm under pressure.
• Motivation to learn and grow within a large organisation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive mindset

Organised

Time management

Continuous improvement

Systems familiarity

Prioritisation

Willingness to learn

Tools

Spreadsheets

Office software

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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

We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your wellbeing, growth and success:

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

Wellbeing: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

Flexibility: FlexReady accredited workplace

Team Member Benefits: Exclusive discounts through the Our Local app