Vendor Engagement Lead

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Synergie Australia is seeking a Vendor Engagement Lead for a contract opportunity based in Melbourne CBD.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team, driving vendor performance, supplier engagement and operational excellence across a complex project environment. You will play a key role in managing vendor relationships, monitoring performance outcomes and ensuring service delivery standards are achieved.

The important parts:

• Pay: $50-$60+ Super
• Term:12 months
• Location: Melbourne CBD with work-from-home flexibility
• Start: ASAP

What you will be required to do:

You will be responsible for managing key vendor relationships and driving performance outcomes to support project success.

• Manage and measure vendor performance against agreed outcomes and service standards
• Drive project outcomes through effective vendor engagement and coordination
• Lead supplier meetings to review performance, issues and improvement opportunities
• Monitor vendor compliance and contractual obligations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyse performance trends and provide reporting to leadership teams
• Support procurement, supply chain and financial activities aligned to project objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across vendor networks and key accounts

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have experience in procurement, vendor management, contract management or supplier performance environments
• Bring strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes
• Demonstrate experience managing vendor or supplier performance frameworks
• Have strong financial, reporting and data analysis capabilities
• Possess sound risk management and compliance knowledge
• Be highly organised with a focus on quality, delivery and continuous improvement
• Have the ability to build strong relationships across internal teams, suppliers and key stakeholders

Highly regarded:

• Experience within procurement, facilities management or supplier management environments
• Experience managing operational performance and service delivery outcomes
• Exposure to large-scale contracts or outsourced service delivery models
• Experience within facilities management, property, construction or infrastructure sectors

What’s on offer for you:

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on vendor performance and operational outcomes
• Work with a collaborative and high-performing team
• Exposure to complex stakeholder and supplier environments
• Professional and supportive workplace culture
• Immediate start available
• Long-term contract opportunity

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’s work together.

If you’re ready, click apply now or contact our branch on 03 9252 2222

Synergie Australia connects people with safe, rewarding work across Australia. From temporary roles to permanent opportunities, we support you at every stage of your career. Learn more and view current opportunities at www.synergieaustralia.com.au

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