AddressCommercial Manager
- Newly created, permanent position making an immediate impact
- Join an organisation that prides itself on workplace flexibility. Free Myki provided
- Make your mark and aid in uplifting commercial acumen across the business
V/Line's purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport - connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.
V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we're delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
About the role
Reporting to the Commercial Director, our new Commercial Manager will be responsible for working collaboratively with various business units and external stakeholders in the negotiation and management of major strategic contracts and agreements. The successful candidate will be ensuring optimal value, compliance and enforcement of contractual terms.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop supplier and agency strategies
- Strategic supplier contract and commercial management for key contracts
- Development and implementation of best practice commercial and relationship management, in accordance with policies, procedures and framework
- Utilise internal and market data to perform commercial analysis, enabling data driven insights and decision making for key contracts
- Manage commercial disagreements and disputes to effectively achieve resolutions
- Strategically monitor supplier financial health and escalation of identified risks to Commercial Director
- Ensure all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reporting required by Regulatory bodies are carried out to the required standards
- Providing recommendations on builds, acquisitions or implementation of new systems
- Support Commercial Director with development of the Commercial activities pipeline and benefits dashboard reporting
- Support the management of supplier performance including the tracking of key SLA's
About you
- Must have 8+ years Contract Management experience within heavy asset industries
- Proven experience successfully developing Supplier Relationship Management plans and category management plans within heavy asset industries / complex environments (Rail/transport industry an advantage)
- Established experience successfully managing conflict and resolving complex issues, both internally and externally
- Must have thorough knowledge and experience with multiple types of supply and relationship-based arrangements
- Demonstratable, high financial acumen for the support of project feasibility studies, development of business cases and recommendations including ability to utilise data and insights for cost modelling, CBA/IRR assessment
- Ability to understand and analyse financial records for business performance
Salary for this position is commensurate to the successful candidate's aligned skills and experience to the position.
In addition to free Myki travel, we offer:
- Community impact - Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
- Huge potential - We're transforming, and you can to. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
- Dynamic environment - V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
- Collaborative team - You'll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
- Flexible working - We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.
How to Apply
Please use the 'Apply' button to submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the key criteria (About you) and a current resume.
The recruitment and selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and employment references.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.
Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administrative Employees Agreement 2019 / Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2019).
V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.
