Company Description Victoria Police is the primary law enforcement agency serving over 6 million residents across Victoria, providing policing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its diverse workforce includes police officers, Protective Services Officers (PSOs), and public service professionals working across legal, finance, psychology, forensic science, and other specialist functions. The organization is growing, with significant recruitment across operational and support roles, and offers flexible, challenging, and rewarding careers that make a meaningful difference to the community. Victoria Police operates through 54 Police Service Areas across four regions, aligned with other Victorian government departments to support coordinated service delivery, including emergency management. As an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer, Victoria Police values the skills, experience, and wellbeing of its employees and promotes a supportive and collaborative work environment. Role Description The Senior Sourcing and Commercial Manager is responsible for leading complex procurement and commercial initiatives that support Victoria Police’s strategic and operational priorities. This full-time hybrid role is based in Docklands, VIC, with a blend of on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day, the role oversees end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, tender development, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award for goods and services across multiple categories. The position manages commercial risk,



ensures compliance with Victorian government procurement frameworks and organizational policies, and develops robust contracts that deliver value for money and strong supplier performance. The Senior Sourcing and Commercial Manager provides expert advice to senior stakeholders, leads continuous improvement in procurement practices, mentors team members, and builds effective relationships with internal clients and external suppliers to support high-quality, ethical, and sustainable outcomes. Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and end-to-end procurement in a complex public sector or large organization environment.
• Strong commercial acumen, including skills in contract negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of government or public sector procurement policies, probity requirements, and risk management principles.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret market trends, and develop sourcing strategies that optimize value, quality, and whole-of-life costs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and collaborate at senior levels.
• Proven experience leading projects or teams, including mentoring staff and contributing to a positive, high-performance culture.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, law, finance, or a related discipline; skilled procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS) are highly regarded.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to ethical conduct, diversity, inclusion, and community-focused service.

📌 Senior sourcing and commercial manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Victoria Police
📍 Melbourne