Senior Manager - Procurement Operations

About The Role

Team Global Express is seeking a Senior Manager – Procurement Operations to drive the transformation, optimisation, and performance of our end-to-end procurement function.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will own procurement operations across the business, with full autonomy over decision-making and visibility of enterprise-wide spend. Working in a fast-paced and evolving environment, you’ll play a critical role in uplifting procurement maturity, improving systems and processes, and enabling the business through effective procure-to-pay (P2P) delivery.

You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across the organisation and external service providers (including offshore teams) to ensure procurement is positioned as a strategic, value-driving function.

What You’ll Do

Lead the transformation and continuous improvement of procurement operations, including source-to-pay (S2P), contract management, and service deliveryDrive optimisation of procurement systems and tools (Oracle ERP, Coupa), enhancing automation, compliance, and user experienceOwn end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring all organisational spend is governed, compliant, and efficientPartner with stakeholders across the business to influence, educate, and embed best-practice procurement processesManage and uplift performance of delivery partners and offshore teams, fostering a high-performing, service-oriented cultureDeliver reporting, insights, and analytics to support business planning, forecasting, and decision-makingChampion procurement policy, risk management, and compliance standards across the organisationLead and contribute to procurement transformation initiatives, building capability and driving operational excellence

What You Bring

6–8+ years’ experience in procurement, with strong expertise in source-to-pay and procurement operationsProven experience leading teams (including offshore delivery models) and managing service providersStrong background in procurement transformation and process improvementHands-on experience with ERP and eProcurement systems (Oracle, SAP, Coupa)Deep understanding of procurement processes, purchasing, and contract managementExcellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environmentHigh level of confidence, commercial acumen, and communication skillsAbility to operate autonomously and take accountability for procurement decisions and outcomes

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 standardsUpskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journeyFun and practical employee perks and discountsFlexible work, including work from homeInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersPeer 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

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.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.