Strategic Category Manager – Road & Rail Procurement

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

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