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Procurement Specialist
Grow your procurement career with genuine development and supportive leadership.
Be part of a growing procurement function shaping the future of V/Line.
Recognised by WORK180 as an employer of choice
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 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join our Procurement team.
Over the past 12 months, we've invested heavily in building a high-performing procurement function – bringing in new talent, strengthening capability, refining our processes and creating a clear vision for the future. The result is a refreshed and energised team that's focused on delivering real value to the business and creating a best-practice procurement function.
As a Procurement Specialist, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to support sourcing activities, supplier engagement and contract management outcomes. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of procurement activities while contributing to projects that deliver commercial value, manage risk and support operational success.
This role is ideally suited to someone looking to take the next step in their procurement career. You'll be supported by experienced procurement professionals who are committed to developing capability, sharing knowledge and helping you grow into a well-rounded procurement practitioner.
Key areas of focus include:
Supporting sourcing and tender activities across a range of categories.
Building effective supplier relationships and supporting contract outcomes.
Partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide procurement advice.
Ensuring procurement activities align with governance, compliance and probity requirements.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement practices, tools and processes.
About You
You're a curious and motivated procurement professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and learning from those around you.
You may already have experience supporting procurement, sourcing or commercial activities, or perhaps you've developed transferable skills in contracts, supply chain, commercial operations or a related discipline and are looking to grow your procurement career.
Most importantly, you're eager to learn, comfortable working with stakeholders and excited by the opportunity to be part of a team that's evolving and building for the future.
You'll bring:
Experience supporting procurement, sourcing or contract-related activities.
‘Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and manage procurement timelines to ensure project and sourcing milestones are achieved
A strong customer and stakeholder focus.
The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
An understanding of procurement processes, commercial principles, governance and risk management.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
A desire to continuously learn, develop and build your procurement capability.
If your skills or experience don’t exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.
Why V/Line
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 too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing industry. 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.
We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at
[email protected] or 1800 800 007 for confidential support.
As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.
We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.
At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safe working standards.
Applications close: Friday 31st July
