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Procurement Manager - Technology
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Procurement Manager leading strategic sourcing and category management to deliver sustainable commercial outcomes across operations, partnering with stakeholders and suppliers to optimize spend and mitigate risk.
About this role
About the role
We’re seeking a Procurement Manager to lead our strategic sourcing initiatives and deliver sustainable, high-value commercial outcomes across our operations.
You’ll join an innovative team who is passionate about applying Customer-Focused Thinking and sound commercial principles to ensure our supply chain effectively supports the infrastructure that connects our communities. It’s meaningful, challenging, and forward-thinking work.
Day-to-day, you will:
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and category management strategies, applying strong Commercial Acumen to drive value, mitigate risk, and optimise spend across key business categories.
- Navigate complex supplier markets and shifting project priorities with Adaptability and proactive Problem Solving, identifying innovative solutions for sustainable commercial delivery.
- Foster strong Relationship Building and Collaborative Delivery, partnering with cross-functional internal stakeholders, project leaders, and external suppliers to achieve shared strategic goals.
- Harness AI & Data Literacy and Critical Thinking to interrogate market trends, supplier performance, and spend analytics, delivering clear commercial insights to guide executive decision-making.
This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:
- Commercial Strategy & Sourcing: Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing events, market go-to-market activities, or broader commercial deal-making—evaluating business requirements, scanning market options, and designing commercial structures that unlock value and optimise spend.
- Negotiation & Deal Execution: Proven success driving commercial negotiations and structuring contracts (e.g., Statements of Work, master services agreements, or partnership terms) using strong Commercial Acumen to secure favourable terms, create value, protect business interests, and manage delivery risk.
- Supplier Engagement & Stakeholder Alignment: Strong track record in Relationship Building and Collaborative Delivery, partnering effectively with cross-functional internal stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and managing external supplier relationships to ensure commitments are delivered.
- Market Intelligence & Spend Analytics: High AI & Data Literacy and Critical Thinking, with a talent for analysing spend profiles, cost models, and market intelligence to uncover sourcing opportunities and present actionable commercial recommendations to decision-makers.
- Commercial Problem Solving & Delivery: A strong background in procurement, commercial management, business partnering, or project delivery—applying proactive Problem Solving and Adaptability to navigate shifting project priorities and dynamic supplier markets.
If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
You’ll continue to receive great benefits, including:
- A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
- 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
- Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
- Share offers and insurance benefits
- Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days
We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact the Recruiter for the position.
Ready to take on your next challenge? Apply today.
Job Type:
PermanentClosing Date:
20-Oct-2026 0:00Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.
Primary Location:
Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney NSWSkills
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