Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager

Are you passionate about building strong supplier partnerships that drive innovation, reduce risk, and deliver measurable impact? This is your chance to be at the forefront of a transformation.

We're searching for a Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager to help elevate the way we manage and govern supplier performance across Australia and New Zealand. This role is critical to our ambition of resetting our Procurement and Property function, and we’re looking for someone who thrives on creating value and driving results.

Reporting to the Group Manager - Strategic Initiatives, you’ll work closely with Group-level suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimise supplier performance, ensure compliance, and align outcomes with our broader procurement, ESG, and digital transformation strategies.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Supplier Relationship Management**
Build and maintain strategic, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation, accountability, and mutual value.
- **Performance Monitoring & Business Reviews**
Use KPIs, scorecards, and data analytics to evaluate supplier performance. Conduct regular business reviews to ensure delivery against contractual obligations.
- **Risk & Compliance Oversight**
Identify supplier risks (e.g. financial, cyber, operational) and support the development of mitigation plans. Ensure compliance with company policies, ESG requirements, and regulatory standards.
- **Contract Management & Commercial Support**
Assist in negotiating and managing long-term agreements and contract amendments. Monitor monthly spend and cost trends in alignment with contract terms and budget expectations.
- **Stakeholder Collaboration**
Partner with internal stakeholders — including Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Business Units to align supplier activities with business strategy and operational needs.
- **Innovation & Continuous Improvement**
- **Audit & Reporting**
Facilitate contract compliance audits and contribute to robust reporting frameworks that support strategic decision-making and benefit realisation.

**What You Will Bring**
- A high-performance mindset and passion for driving business value
- Proven experience in strategic supplier or category management
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management within a large, complex organisation
- Strong understanding of IT procurement or technology supply chain (mandatory)
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Proven experience in reviewing contracts and understanding legal and compliance obligations
- Ability to drive strategic outcomes and build alignment across senior leadership
- High attention to detail and a proactive mindset towards risk management and continuous improvement
- Comfortable working with digital tools, data platforms, and emerging procurement technologies

**Benefits of Working with Downer**
- Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
- Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:

- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
- A range of Corporate Benefits, including:

- Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)