Senior Procurement Specialist

About us

At Sydney Water, we're passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities, and our employees. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Senior Procurement Specialist (Digital) to support a team of Procurement Specialists in delivering best-in-class procurement services. This role is critical in ensuring the organisation secures the goods, services, and facilities it needs—on time, at the right quality, and at the best total cost of ownership.

You will drive strategic procurement initiatives and ensure the efficient delivery of procurement services aligned with business priorities.

• Execute sourcing activities for digital and technology categories, including software, cloud services, IT infrastructure, and professional services.
• Collaborate with IT, digital, and transformation teams to align procurement strategies with business needs and technology roadmaps.
• Apply category management principles to identify cost-saving opportunities, manage supplier risk, and drive value.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance to ensure service quality, innovation, and value delivery.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with governance, probity, and organisational policies.
• Support reporting of procurement outcomes, benefits, and key performance indicators related to digital spend.

About You

• Strong experience in digital procurement, including sourcing of IT services, software, and cloud-based solutions.
• Proven ability to partner with technology stakeholders and influence commercial outcomes.
• Skilled in category management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation within digital domains.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and risk management in complex environments.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement, supply chain, or IT (e.g. CIPS, ITIL) are desirable.
• 5+ years' experience in digital procurement or technology category management in large or complex organisations.

Recruitment Process

• To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter indicating your preferred business group portfolio and explaining why you are interested in supporting that area.

Essential Requirements:

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

Competitive Remuneration: We'll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16 Sep :59pm AEST.

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At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers' quality of life and safeguarding Sydney's future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire'sTerms,Privacy Policyand Sydney Water'sPrivacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please see the position description for the role's full accountabilities.