Supplier and Category Coordinator

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Supplier and Category Coordinator to join our Procurement & Sustainability team on a full-time basis at Caulfield Racecourse.

This role is all about connecting the dots behind the scenes working across supplier relationships procurement initiatives and data insights to help drive smarter more strategic decisions across the business. Youll play a key role in supporting projects that improve the way we source partner and operate across the Club.

If you enjoy digging into the detail identifying opportunities and contributing to meaningful operational improvements this could be a great fit.

About Us

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is an iconic sporting and entertainment organisation with a proud 150-year legacy. While were renowned for hosting elite horse racing at Caulfield Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses were also so much more. From vibrant events and functions to our 16 Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG) hospitality venues across Victoria and community initiatives through the MRC Foundation were dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests members and community.

In The Saddle

• Support sourcing and procurement initiatives through supplier insights spend analysis and category reporting.
• Coordinate RFQ/RFP processes supplier communications and contract documentation across the procurement lifecycle.
• Keep supplier contracts renewals and key documentation organised and running smoothly.
• Prepare dashboards and reporting that help track supplier performance costs and procurement outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to support procurement projects supplier engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with supplier governance activities including sustainability assessments compliance tracking and procurement reporting.

Your Track Record

• 3 years experience in contract administration vendor management or procurement operations (hospitality events or other regulated sectors preferred)
• Proven experience setting up or managing a central supplier database and tracking supplier performance using a structured framework
• Working knowledge of the Australian Modern Slavery Act Fair-Work procurement clauses and ISO-certified supplier environments ( 45001)
• Practical exposure to category analytics spend analysis and supplier-performance reporting (internships acceptable)
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across internal and external teams
• High attention to detail with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Understanding of procurement governance compliance or supplier risk frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with systems and data

Youll stand out if you have:

• Degree or diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Business Commerce Law or a related discipline.
• Ongoing or completed professional accreditation (e.g. CIPS CPSM)

The Perks

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our year-round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
• Exclusive offers for health fitness & wellbeing.
• Racing Industry Member passes discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events to enjoy with friends & family.
• Free onsite parking.
• Leave options that suit your lifestyle including paid parental leave volunteer leave and cultural leave.

Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.