Senior Manager Procurement Partnering

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A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a
Senior Manager Procurement Partnering
reporting to the Executive Manager Procurement.

A bit about your role

As the Senior Manager Procurement Partnering, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering enterprise-wide procurement strategies that support nbn's long-term business goals. Reporting to the Executive Manager Procurement, this role is designed to go beyond traditional sourcing and drive transformational outcomes across the network services category. You will lead the development of multi-year category strategies, drawing on market intelligence, supplier innovation, and advanced analytics to deliver sustainable value.

Your work will be deeply collaborative, engaging cross-functional teams early in the planning cycle to ensure procurement is seamlessly integrated with engineering, finance, and operations. You'll influence enterprise-wide sourcing decisions through robust business case development and scenario modelling, and communicate complex strategies with clarity and impact to senior stakeholders. This role is about fostering strategic partnerships, championing continuous improvement, and delivering measurable commercial and sustainability outcomes that align with nbn's purpose and values.

A bit about you

You are a strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for purposeful procurement. With at least seven years' experience in procurement or supply chain functions, you bring deep expertise in category strategy, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management. You are confident navigating complex supply contracts and support arrangements for highly engineered, business-critical equipment, ideally within telecommunications or similar industries.

Your communication style is clear and considered, and you tailor your messaging to diverse audiences with ease. You're skilled in synthesising complex data and using evidence-based insights to inform decisions and drive outcomes. You thrive in collaborative environments, building strong relationships and aligning diverse interests to deliver shared success. With a degree in Commerce, Finance, Engineering, IT or a related field, you bring both technical and strategic capability to the role, and a mindset that embraces innovation, partnership, and long-term value creation.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There's so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia's best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We're continuing to create Australia's network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for three years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

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Where to from here?

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application

Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight, Friday 26th of September 2025.