Procurement Manager

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 Procurement Manager (Digital) to lead 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 provide expert commercial advice, drive strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure the efficient delivery of procurement services aligned with business priorities.

• Lead, coach, and support a team of Procurement Specialists focused on digital, IT, and technology-related categories to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes.
• Partner with digital, IT, and transformation stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and drive improved commercial and operational outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise in digital procurement, including sourcing of software, hardware, cloud services, SaaS, and IT professional services.
• Apply category management principles to digital spend areas to identify opportunities, manage risk, and deliver value across the technology portfolio.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing activities for digital and technology categories—from strategy development to contract award—ensuring compliance, governance, and probity.
• Manage digital supplier panels, strategic vendor relationships, and contract performance to ensure service excellence, innovation, and value realisation.
• Track and report on procurement benefits, digital value creation, and key performance indicators aligned with enterprise technology goals.

About You

• Proven experience in leading digital procurement initiatives within complex or regulated environments, including sourcing of IT infrastructure, software, cloud services, and digital transformation projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of partnering effectively with digital leaders to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Deep expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and contract management across digital and technology categories.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, particularly in fast-evolving digital landscapes.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement, supply chain, or IT procurement (e.g. CIPS, ITIL, or equivalent) are desirable.
• Experience in developing and executing digital procurement strategies, managing vendor ecosystems, and advising executive leadership on technology investments.
• 8+ years' experience in digital procurement, category management, or technology business partnering in 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.