Who we are:
Anytime Fitness has taken the Australian franchise sector by storm over the last 17 years and now spans a portfolio of over 600+ gyms and more than 720,000 members nationally, making it the largest gym network in the country. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: to inspire healthier lives. Our passionate team brings this mission to life every day by creating inclusive, welcoming fitness communities where people can thrive.
The Opportunity:
As the network continues to scale, we are seeking a Supplier Partnerships Manager to elevate and optimise our national supplier network. This role exists to ensure our suppliers operate as strategic partners, driving innovation, commercial value, and consistency across the network while enhancing franchisee experience, supporting growth, and protecting brand standards.
The Role:
The Supplier Partnerships Manager leads the performance and development of the national supplier network, ensuring strong commercial outcomes and consistent delivery. You will act as the central coordination point across suppliers, franchisees, and internal teams, overseeing supplier strategy, commercial agreements, and performance to support network success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and evolve the national supplier partnership strategy across all key categories
- Build and manage strong, high-value relationships with preferred suppliers
- Lead tender processes, commercial reviews, and contract negotiations to optimise value and performance
- Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure commercial accuracy, governance, and compliance across all agreements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, New Builds, Refresh, and Technology to ensure alignment and consistency
- Monitor supplier performance using data, insights, and franchisee feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Act as escalation point for supplier-related issues, resolving challenges with a commercially sound approach
- Support franchisees with supplier selection, guidance, and operational queries
- Drive supplier adoption through clear communication, tools, and training
- Oversee supplier governance, compliance requirements, and documentation standards
- Lead supplier engagement initiatives including conferences, sponsorships, and brand programs
Experience and About You:
You’re a commercially astute, relationship-led professional who thrives in complex, stakeholder-rich environments. You bring structure to supplier ecosystems, balance strategic and operational priorities, and proactively drive long-term value across a national network.
Technical Ability
- Experience managing suppliers, vendors, or commercial partnerships in a multi-site/franchise/retail (or similar) environment
- Strong commercial capability across tenders, contract negotiation, and value optimisation
- Contract and performance management skills, using reporting and metrics to improve outcomes
- Working knowledge of compliance, governance, legal, and risk requirements
- Able to manage multiple supplier relationships and initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Human Potential
- Builds trusted relationships and alignment across suppliers, franchisees, and internal stakeholders
- Confident influencer and negotiator who brings clarity in complex environments
- Strategic and improvement-focused, identifying opportunities to lift supplier performance and network value
- Collaborative and adaptable, able to navigate change and competing priorities
- Role-models our values: Own It, See It, Feel It, Do It, Together
The Perks:
We live our purpose every day, supporting you to stay active, healthy, and happy in a fun, passionate workplace. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
- Hybrid & flexible working environment with modern offices in Crows Nest
- Birthday leave to celebrate your special day
- Free gym membership & ClassPass credits
- Wellness perks: Two wellness leave days, annual wellness allowance, and a full calendar of wellness activities throughout the year
- Plus so much more……
Why work with us?
At Anytime Fitness, you’ll be part of a movement that inspires healthier lives and creates lasting impact. We’re proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work, with a high-trust, high-performance culture designed to help you thrive, where your career and wellbeing go hand in hand. Here’s what awaits you:
- Shape the future and make a meaningful impact in a growing company that champions health and wellness
- Collaborate and innovate in a supportive environment where your ideas matter and your wellbeing is a priority
- Unlock your potential with competitive rewards and opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement
- Live our purpose every day in a workplace that values your success and helps you stay active, healthy, and inspired.
How to Apply:
- We’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter sharing your experience and what excites you about this role
- At Anytime Fitness Australia, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to reference checks, a Police Check, a Working with Children Check (WWCC), and verification of your right to work in Australia.
Thank you for considering a career with us. While we’d love to connect with everyone, we’ll be in touch with shortlisted candidates for the next steps
