Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
23 hours ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
35,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
category strategy
sourcing negotiation
contract management
spend analysis
process improvement
supplier segmentation
Do you bring expertise in professional services procurement? Join our North Sydney based team in a pivotal role responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide category strategies. You will lead procurement-driven business transformation initiatives, manage senior commercial and operational relationships within sector Business Units, and oversee strategic supplier relationships across assigned spend categories.
- Develop and execute enterprise-wide, multi-year category strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
- Lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier engagement strategies to optimise spend and deliver Ventia’s commercial and operational outcomes.
- Embed innovation, sustainability, resilience, and ESG objectives within category and supplier strategies.
- Support Sector BU tenders and implementation activities to enable work winning and effective resource deployment.
- Execute Group Supply Chain contract management activities, including performance measurement, risk management, and remediation of underperforming contracts.
- Analyse spend and performance data to generate actionable insights and ensure post‑deal value realisation.
- Lead procurement‑driven business change initiatives, including process improvement, technology adoption, and stakeholder engagement.
- Own supplier segmentation and SRM governance, including supplier development, performance scorecards, escalation frameworks, and risk‑sharing mechanisms.
Requirements
procurement
mcips
commercial
category management
contract law
analytical
- Extensive procurement experience, preferably in a large, complex organisation.
- Relevant degree or industry qualification (e.g., MCIPS preferred) is advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage, influence and build strong relationships at all levels.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of cost and revenue drivers in a service‑delivery environment.
- Deep understanding of the relationship between business strategy and category management with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Solid knowledge of contract law and commercial frameworks.
- Proven success in developing and executing category strategies.
- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Highly motivated self‑starter able to prioritise effectively while managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
Benefits
Why Join us? We offer a competitive salary package, a hybrid working model that balances home and office, and a collaborative, innovative culture that values diversity and inclusion. Our comprehensive benefits include discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, discounted travel options and more.
Ventia is enriched by diverse experiences, talents and cultures, and we are committed to providing a safe, positive environment with equal opportunities for all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, spouses and people with disabilities.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
2021 Listing
Stock Market Milestone
The company was listed on both ASX and NZX in November 2021.
5Billion AUD Revenue
Annual Financial Performance
Generates over AUD 5 billion in annual revenue with strong profitability.
2020 Acquisition
Business Expansion
Acquired Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield Services) in 2020.
400 Sites Operated
Infrastructure Network
Operates over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand.
- Fused decades of engineering and service expertise into a single powerhouse.
- Delivers end-to-end infrastructure services—from design and maintenance to decommissioning.
- Typical projects include keeping hospitals, schools, and transport systems running, as well as building telecommunications networks and remediating contaminated land.
- Specializes in defence, telecoms, transport, water and utilities, environmental works, and social infrastructure across public and private sectors.
- Ensures 24/7 functionality of traffic, power, networks, and critical facilities.
Culture + Values
- We put the safety and health of our people, our clients and our communities above all else.
- Redefining Service Excellence through client focus, innovation and commitment to sustainability.
- We seek to improve every day to deliver successful outcomes.
- We simplify complexity, provide clarity and develop logical solutions.
- We value strength and dependability, creativity and sustainable impact.
Environment + Sustainability
1.5 °C Limit
Paris Agreement Target
Committed to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 °C as per the Paris Agreement and UN SDG 13.
Halve Emissions by 2030
Science Based Targets Initiative
Aims to reduce global emissions by 50% by 2030 through the Science Based Targets initiative.
- Signatory to SBTi
- Net-zero target aligned with SBTi and Business Ambition
- Pathway to net-zero with progress in GHG and energy data
- Strategy focused on environment, social, and governance
Inclusion & Diversity
Over 20 Countries
Global Representation
Western Roads Upgrade team includes representatives from over 20 countries, showcasing global diversity in the workforce.
- Workforce reflects diversity in background, age, gender, skills, experience and thought.
- Zero‑tolerance approach to bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment.
- Sustainability Council progressing workplace gender equality and equal rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
- Independent Indigenous Advisory Board and Reconciliation Action Plan supporting Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori employment.
- Cultural‑diversity activities (Harmony Week, Culture Club, food tastings) embedded year‑round.