Sourcing Specialist

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

About the role

We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support the successful delivery of Southern Program Alliance projects through the timely and compliant procurement of materials and services.

In this role, you will be a key point of contact for project teams, ensuring goods and services are sourced to the required quality, cost and timeframe, in line with MTM procurement policies and governance requirements. Your ability to manage multiple tenders, engage stakeholders and navigate time‑critical procurement activities will be central to project success.

This is a 12 month mex term opportunity based out of our Moorabbin office.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services to meet project requirements for cost, quality and delivery, in accordance with MTM and Alliance procurement policies.
• Act as the primary procurement point of contact for project teams, providing timely advice and support on materials and services sourcing.
• Manage end‑to‑end tender processes, including RFQs and RFPs, ensuring probity, confidentiality and compliance at all stages.
• Coordinate tender evaluations, clarifications, approvals and contract award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial terms, draft contracts and manage execution in collaboration with suppliers and MTM Legal.
• Maintain accurate contract, procurement and materials tracking records, including SAP Ariba administration and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Project Delivery and Alliance stakeholders to manage supply risks and ensure materials are available onsite when required

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing or sourcing within a project or time‑constrained environment.

• Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to engage and coordinate multiple internal and external parties.
• Experience using procurement systems and tools, ideally SAP Ariba or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self‑directed approach, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Solid capability in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Law, Commerce or Construction Management (or equivalent practical experience).

Next Steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!

Applications for this role will close 6th of May 2026.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro, we move Melbourne and we’re powered by our people. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.