28 Nov
Lineage
City of Greater Dandenong
Sourcing Manager – Lineage
Join Lineage, the world’s largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Working at Lineage is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and shape how food moves from farm to table. As part of our Asia-Pacific team you are a critical link in the food supply chain, supporting nearly 3,000 team members across Australia, Current Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, Asia Pacific, you will lead end-to-end sourcing and tendering events, review and strengthen supplier contracts, and drive competitive negotiations that deliver long‑term value. You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Transport, Finance, HR, IT and Compliance to engage suppliers who align with Lineage’s standards of safety, efficiency, innovation and service excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and tender processes across key categories including Warehousing, Engineering (Refrigeration, MHE, Consumables), Utilities and Labour.
- Review and negotiate supplier contracts to enhance service, value and compliance.
- Manage RFx events end-to-end—from supplier identification to bid evaluation and recommendations.
- Collaborate with Legal and business teams to ensure robust commercial and contractual outcomes.
- Track supplier KPIs across safety, cost, service levels and compliance.
- Educate internal stakeholders on procurement processes as we build a mature procurement function in APAC.
- Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support category strategy development and assess market trends, innovations and risks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
- Extensive sourcing/procurement experience—ideally in logistics, warehousing or industrial environments.
- Strong experience running tender processes and contract negotiations.
- Skilled in spend analysis and supplier performance management.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- Familiarity with systems such as Workday or Workday Strategic Sourcing.
- Experience in sustainability or social procurement frameworks.
- Understanding of compliance requirements in regulated industries.
Success Measures
- RFx event completion
- Delivery of cost savings and value targets
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Contract renewal timelines
- Supplier performance
- Compliance to procurement policies
The Lineage Difference
- Safety – Drive safe, responsible procurement decisions that directly support our people, sites and customers.
- Trust – Build meaningful relationships across Australia, New Zealand and APAC, influencing decisions and being seen as a valued advisor.
- Respect – Collaborate with diverse teams who value your expertise and welcome your perspective.
- Innovation – Introduce new sourcing methods, technologies and ideas that improve how we work.
- Bold – Make confident, data‑driven decisions that have real impact on cost, service and supplier performance.
- Servant Leadership – Shape a relatively new procurement function in APAC, supporting and empowering others while contributing to a lasting legacy.
Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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📌 Sourcing Manager (City of Greater Dandenong)
🏢 Lineage
📍 City of Greater Dandenong
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