Head of Direct Procurement

About Toll Group

At Toll we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16000 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 20000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post

About the Role

Join Our Team as a Head of Direct Procurement

We are seeking a pragmatic professional to lead the development planning and implementation of procurement category strategies. This role is pivotal in driving cost optimisation ensuring quality and enhancing delivery and supplier reliability across a defined category or group of categories.

You will play a key part in aligning procurement activities with company policies supply base management procedures and the strategic objectives of our broader procurement services team. Your work will support the Groups One Toll strategy contributing to operational excellence and long-term success.

To be successful as a Head of Direct Procurement you will need to:

• Deliver Procurement KPIs by achieving cost reduction/avoidance optimising payment terms and developing a strong rationalised vendor base.
• Develop and execute category strategies through strategic sourcing tender management (RFI/RFQ) contract negotiation and leveraging tools like eSourcing to maximise financial outcomes and compliance.
• Drive supplier management and quality by consolidating supplier base managing performance reviews resolving cost/quality issues and ensuring robust contingency plans for critical items.
• Identify and implement innovative procurement solutions through market research benchmarking and continuous improvement of sourcing strategies and processes.
• Provide leadership and team development by recruiting coaching and mentoring category specialists addressing performance issues and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure accurate reporting and governance by generating monthly reports tracking benefits and monitoring procurement spend to support strategic objectives.

About You:

Qualifications:

• A university degree in business or contract management or a related field
• Professional membership in relevant associations

Skills and Experience

• Proven leadership and influencing ability to guide teams and secure cooperation across all levels inside and outside the organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external partners.
• Change management expertise to overcome barriers and drive adoption of new procurement approaches such as outsourcing.
• Highly adaptable and organised able to manage multiple priorities think quickly and respond effectively to changing situations.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal combined with a results-driven mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Resilience and tenacity to deliver outcomes and achieve objectives under challenging circumstances.

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 16000 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 dont 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 youre interested in this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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