Director Procurement Transformation

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Senior Executive

Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 101349

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

Embark on an exciting procurement transformation journey at Transport for NSW and leave a lasting impact.

Elevate procurement to new heights and drive operational excellence

In this role you'll:

• Lead the transformation of the procurement function at Transport for NSW, delivering a strategic vision that positions procurement as a value-adding, future-ready enabler of organisational success.
• Design and execute a procurement transformation program, streamlining processes, systems, and capabilities to drive efficiency, cost savings, and innovation.
• Embed a centre-led procurement operating model, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and value creation across the organisation.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to foster buy-in, manage resistance, and ensure smooth transition to the transformed state.
• Develop and implement plans to address capability gaps and build a future-ready procurement function.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across the procurement branch.
• Build, grow, and lead a high-performing team of procurement professionals, ensuring policies and processes align with regulatory obligations, government expectations, and accreditation requirements.

This is a Temporary Transport Senior Service Executive (1B) role with an end date of 30/6/2027. Please see the role description and Information Pack for more information.

About you

You are an experienced inspirational leader with a proven track record in leading large-scale procurement transformation initiatives. You ideally possess a deep understanding of public sector procurement policies, regulatory frameworks, and governance requirements, ensuring ethical and transparent procurement practices.

Your expertise in contract management, supplier negotiations, financial analysis, and strategic sourcing will be invaluable in maximising value and mitigating risks. You have a demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, influence senior executives, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive procurement reform and cultural change.

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry-based experience at a senior level are essential.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Friday 7th November 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact EFFIE..NSW.GOV.AU.

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