Senior Manager – Contract & Commercial

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

We are seeking dynamic, visionary professionals to join our team as we expand our Government and Defence portfolio across multiple key projects.

This is your chance to be part of an organisation that is shaping the future of supply chain solutions directly supporting Defence and Federal Government agencies.

About the Role

The Senior Manager Contracts and Commercial is responsible for the effective management of commercial and contractual obligations for our customer.

This role ensures the Toll meets all contract obligations, the performance management framework, drives commercial performance, mitigates risk, and maintains compliance with Toll and the customer’s procurement frameworks, as well as Toll’s internal processes and procedures, and is critical in supporting operational success, financial performance, and strategic relationships.

This position is based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Primary responsibilities

• Support key stakeholders with all aspects of contract and commercial obligations for the customer include all facets of contract lifecycle management such as interpreting contractual terms and conditions, lead/support pricing indexation, extensions, variations, audits and negotiations
• Responsibility for the P&L and balance sheet for the contract including customer invoicing, P&L oversight, forecasting and budget management, and financial reporting
• Onboarding and ongoing monitoring of all suppliers / subcontractors ensuring all subcontractor agreements reflect prime contract requirements and appropriate terms flow-down and Implementing processes and controls to ensure cost capture
• Oversight of the Performance Management Framework and reporting requirements ensuring contractual compliance through identifying and managing all contractual and commercial risks, and by implementing mitigation strategies and escalation processes as needed

To succeed in this role, you will need

• Significant experience gained in senior commercial or contract management roles for a complex network supply chain or logistics network
• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Commerce, or Contract Management
• Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible for (and maintain) an Australian AGSVA Security Clearance
• Strong commercial acumen, contract interpretation, negotiation, and commercial risk assessment skills
• High-level communication and stakeholder management
• Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data driven decisions

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.