Senior Commercial 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.

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Senior Commercial Specialist (Digital) to support a commercial manager in delivering best-in-class procurement services. This role is critical in ensuring the organisation sources and implements critical digital solutions on time, and at the best total cost of ownership.

• Shape the future of digital procurement by leading strategic sourcing initiatives across software, cloud services, and IT infrastructure.
• Be a trusted advisor to Project Working Groups (PWGs), offering expert commercial guidance and financial insights that influence major technology decisions.
• Drive innovation and value by designing and executing procurement strategies that unlock cost efficiencies, manage risk, and support digital transformation.
• Own the full commercial lifecycle—from market engagement and negotiation to contract award and performance management—ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to elevate procurement practices and deliver measurable impact for Sydney Water.
• Lead with influence, supporting and mentoring team members to deliver best-in-class procurement services in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Align with purpose, contributing meaningfully to our Procurement vision and playing a key role in achieving strategic business objectives.

About You

• You bring deep expertise in digital procurement, with a strong track record in sourcing IT services, software, and cloud solutions within complex environments.
• You're a strategic thinker and relationship builder, able to partner with technology leaders and influence commercial outcomes at all levels.
• You have strong commercial acumen, with hands-on experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and procurement governance.
• You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings, and are passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement in procurement.
• You hold relevant qualifications in procurement, commercial management, or IT (e.g. CIPS, ITIL), and are committed to professional growth.
• You have 5+ years' experience in digital procurement or commercial roles, ideally within large, complex organisations or technology-driven sectors.

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.