Procurement Category Manager (Road, Rail & Containers)

Toll Transport Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Toll Group seeks a Procurement Category Manager (Road and Rail) to lead category development and execution across key products and services. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and deliver savings aligned with our One Toll framework.

The role requires 10+ years in sourcing and negotiations, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing, commercial management, and category-level negotiations.
• Proven capability in leading complex commercial negotiations to maximise value, manage risk and resolve disputes with strategic suppliers.
• Strong commercial acumen to influence and negotiate with suppliers, senior executives and business units on scope, timing, cost and outcomes.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with ability to develop data-driven insights and present clear supplier options.
• Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management, collaboration, and contributing to Toll's One Toll culture.
• Undergraduate degree; membership of professional associations (e.g. CIPS) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive category performance by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align procurement strategies with business priorities.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes with transparency, timely delivery, and achievement of savings targets.
• Oversee supplier engagement across projects to promote spend efficiency.
• Foster strong internal and external relationships to improve communication and project outcomes.
• Support administrative tasks and broader procurement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commercial management

Category-level negotiations

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

Global Logistics provides sophisticated supply chain solutions, from end-to-end or part solutions, warehousing and distribution to dedicated transport solutions, across the globe and to some of the most remote corners of the world.

Join Toll Group as a Category Manager (Road and Rail) – Drive Strategic Procurement Excellence.

This role can be based in either Melbourne or Sydney.

This role is responsible for identifying sourcing opportunities and leading the development and delivery of category strategies across nominated portfolios. Working in line with company, procurement, and supply base management frameworks, you will drive sourcing outcomes that support both the strategic and operational objectives of the broader Procurement Services team. The role plays a key part in delivering value and consistency across the business, aligned with the Group’s One Toll strategy.

We are seeking a dynamic Procurement Category Manager to lead the development and execution of category plans across key products and services. In this role, you will shape procurement strategies aligned with our Care, Compete, and Grow objectives, manage supplier relationships, and drive innovation and savings across your portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance processes, and deliver impactful commercial outcomes.

As the Procurement Category Manager, you will,

• Drive category performance by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align procurement strategies with business priorities and commitments.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes, ensuring transparency, timely delivery, and achievement of savings targets.
• Oversee supplier engagement across projects, promoting continuous improvement in purchasing and spend efficiency.
• Foster strong internal and external relationships to enhance communication, collaboration, and project outcomes.
• Support administrative tasks and contribute to broader procurement initiatives as needed.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in strategic sourcing, commercial management, and category-level negotiations, with strong knowledge of legal, contractual, supplier, and sales processes.
• Proven capability in leading complex commercial negotiations to maximise value, manage risk appropriately, and resolve disputes with strategic suppliers.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with suppliers, senior executives, and business units on scope, timing, cost, and commercial outcomes.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to develop data-driven insights, prepare meaningful reports, and document and present clear options and recommendations for supplier selection.
• Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management and collaboration, building productive internal and external relationships and contributing positively to organisational culture aligned with the One Toll vision.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and professional credibility, including an undergraduate degree and desirable membership of recognised professional associations (e.g. CIPS) .

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.