Are you an organised problem solver who loves structure, thrives on detail and enjoys working with people?
We're looking for a Contracts & Vendor Management Officer to join our Group IT team and play a key role in supporting contract governance, vendor management and compliance activities across Metcash IT. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early in their career who is looking to build a long-term career in governance, risk, compliance, vendor management or commercial operations.
You'll work closely with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Procurement, Legal and leadership teams to ensure contracts are processed correctly, governance requirements are met and vendor information is maintained accurately. Based on the underlying role purpose, the position supports contract processing, compliance workflows, vendor governance and maintaining audit-ready contract records.
If you're proactive, curious, process-driven and love finding better ways of working, we'd love to hear from you.
Please Note: The sucessful candidate must be available to start in early January
We're less focused on years of experience and more interested in your attitude, capability and willingness to learn.
You may be a recent university graduate, an administrator looking for your next step, or someone who has gained early experience in compliance, governance, risk, procurement, contracts or business operations.
You'll bring:
We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your wellbeing, growth and success:
🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteer day annually
📚 Career Growth: Access learning, development and career progression opportunities
👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers
🌈 Inclusive Culture: Proud Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
⚖️ Gender Equity: Gender pay gap under 5%
🧠 Wellbeing: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
🏡 Flexibility: FlexReady accredited workplace
💸 Team Member Benefits: Exclusive discounts through the Our Local app
If you're enthusiastic, detail-oriented and looking for a role where you can learn, grow and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Metcash and build a rewarding career supporting the governance and vendor management activities that help keep our business running smoothly.
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At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia & New Zealand. From the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927, we’ve been backing independents and strengthening the communities they operate in for almost 100 years. With a national network of more than 10,000 independent retailers and a further 90,000 wholesalers, we’re the driving force behind local, family-owned businesses – sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. And while we may be large in size, we’ll always be locals at heart.
Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in food, liquor and hardware. We have over 80 years of experience supporting and championing the interests of independent grocery, liquor and hardware sectors. Headquartered in Sydney, our world class distribution facilities across the country allow us to operate on a huge scale to unite Australia's independent grocers, delivering products to more than 10,000 retail premises and a further 90,000 wholesale customers across the food, grocery, liquor and hardware markets. Our network of Successful Independents includes a large portfolio of brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, Cellarbrations and the Bottle-O.
At Metcash we have a single purpose - Successful Independents - it is at the heart of everything we do. Success starts with our people. Employing over 6,000 people, Metcash champions the interests of the independent retail industry. We are a team of people who are resilient and empowered, who take initiative and pride in their work and above all operate with integrity. Our core operations are key to providing our customers and retailers with merchandising, operations and marketing support through our strong retail brands.
Whilst we operate on a huge scale, we think big but we act local. We believe that independence is worth fighting for and this is at the core of our business divisions.
