Careers at Linfox

• Spearhead digitisation initiatives
• Enhance strategic vendor relationships
• Lead in a premier supply chain and logistics company

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

Join Linfox, Australia and New Zealand's Leading Logistics Company

At Linfox, we are dedicated to empowering our team to drive success and innovation in the logistics and supply chain industry. We are in search of a dynamic and experienced Labour Hire Vendor Manager to oversee and enhance our labour hire vendor relationships across Australia and New Zealand. This pivotal role is at the forefront of driving efficiency, digitization, and best practices within our vendor management processes, including the management and digitisation of agency rate cards and the implementation of a Vendor Management System (VMS), preferably SAP or Kronos.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vendor Management: Manage national preferred supplier contracts to ensure compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in labour hire.
• Performance and Compliance Oversight: Guarantee vendor performance meets Linfox's standards and regulatory requirements, optimising service delivery and quality.
• Process Improvement and Digitization: Spearhead the digitisation and optimisation of vendor management processes. This includes the digitisation of agency rate cards, ensuring they are efficiently managed, accurately reflect current rates, and are easily accessible through our VMS. The successful implementation and utilisation of a VMS (SAP or Kronos) to streamline vendor interactions, enhance performance tracking, and automate processes is paramount.
• Collaboration and Support: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Operations, HR, Finance, Legal) to offer expert advice and support on labour hire, fostering standardisation and best practices.
• Vendor Relationship and Communication: Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, overseeing communications, negotiations, and effective dispute resolutions.
• Financial and Operational Management: Oversee financial tracking and invoicing activities, aiding in workforce planning to meet business needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive strategies to enhance vendor performance, relationships, and compliance, which includes managing tenders and selecting new vendors.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in vendor management, especially within labour hire, in a large organisation.
• A strong grasp of digitisation and process improvement methodologies, with experience in setting up and managing VMS, particularly SAP or Kronos.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• The capability to lead and manage complex vendor issues effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance requirements, and best practices in vendor management.
• Experience in financial tracking, contract management, and performance analysis.
• A collaborative spirit, able to work closely with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Linfox?

By joining Linfox, you become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional logistics and supply chain solutions. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to innovative and efficient logistics industry projects.

At Linfox, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), ages, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers