About the Job
At Team Global Express, we're delivering more than parcels. We're helping businesses and communities stay connected across Australia and New Zealand.
We're looking for a commercially astute Senior Manager - Commercial & Strategic Sourcing to partner with our Parcels business and lead high-impact procurement initiatives that drive value, improve service outcomes and support sustainable growth.
This is an opportunity for a senior procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys influencing at all levels of the business, and wants to make a tangible impact on one of Australia's leading transport and logistics networks.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies that align with business priorities and deliver measurable commercial outcomes.
Lead complex commercial analysis, including total cost of ownership modelling, market benchmarking and supplier performance reviews to identify value creation opportunities.
Manage high-value supplier negotiations and commercial agreements, ensuring the right balance between cost, performance and risk.
Partner closely with Parcels, Operations, Finance and Legal stakeholders to shape procurement strategies and support key business initiatives.
Drive end-to-end strategic sourcing projects, from opportunity identification through to contract execution and implementation.
Build strong relationships with key suppliers and monitor performance against contractual commitments and service expectations.
Deliver insights and recommendations to senior leaders through business cases, commercial analysis and procurement reporting.
What You'll Bring
Extensive strategic sourcing and procurement experience, ideally 12+ years managing complex categories and commercial portfolios.
A strong track record leading commercial negotiations, contract management and supplier engagement programs.
Experience developing category strategies, business cases and commercial recommendations that influence executive decision-making.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse business groups.
Strong analytical capability, including cost modelling, procurement performance analysis and market assessment.
Experience delivering complex projects that involve multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and transformational change.
Experience within transport, logistics, supply chain or delivery partner environments - nice to have
About Team Global Express
Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.
Why TGE
We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.
What we offer
Competitive salary above industry standards
Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
Flexible work, including work from home
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our recruitment process
Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.
Other things to note
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During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.
TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.
Skills Required
- 10+ years' experience in procurement with deep expertise in category management and sourcing
- Proven ability to identify and execute value creation and cost-out opportunities
- Strong commercial acumen including contract management and supplier negotiation experience
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills, including exposure to senior leadership
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Solid grounding in procurement fundamentals, governance, and best practice processes
- Experience across logistics, fleet, industrial, or manufacturing environments (parcels/logistics highly regarded)
What We Do
United by our fundamental goal to provide superior customer experiences and operational excellence, Team Global Express is excited to step forward under new ownership, Allegro Funds. Backed by an unrivalled and seamless network, Team Global Express builds unique, innovative and tailored solutions across road, rail, air and sea; providing transport, logistics, and business solutions to customers throughout Australia and New Zealand. By exploring how businesses continue to deliver in a changing world, Team Global Express is determined to play our pivotal part in the pandemic-proof economic recovery of Australia and New Zealand. Through engaging, listening and sharing with our customers, Team Global Express strives to deliver exceptional experiences, putting your business at the heart of ours. About our new owners: Allegro Funds is Australia’s most awarded and largest transformation and turnaround private equity firm. Allegro provides Transformational Capital—applying capital, expertise and a distinctly hands-on approach—to invest in businesses and reposition them for sustained long term growth. Over the past 20 years, Allegro has demonstrated a strong track record or partnering with management teams and key stakeholders to build better businesses and create enduring value
