Senior Procurement Manager

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About the role  
 

We're seeking a Senior Procurement Manager - Technology who will be responsible for leading the Technology procurement portfolio, including developing and executing portfolio and category management strategies. 
  

You'll lead an innovative team of procurement managers and specialists who deliver Technology spend initiatives ensuring they leverage the best commercial outcomes across Transurban. 
  

As our Senior Procurement Manager - Technology, you'll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It's meaningful, challenging and exciting work.  

Day-to-day, you will:  

• Responsibility for the end-to-end procurement process, related to the Technology spend category of Transurban 

• Drive category management by developing and implementing portfolio and category management strategies and plans  

• Provide effective leadership and management to the Technology procurement managers and specialists, empowering critical thinking, strategic capability, and overall confidence to support the Procurement strategy  

• Development and execution of strategic portfolio and category strategies 

• Provide leadership, support and delivery of end-to-end procurement process including stakeholder engagement, strategy development, baseline validation tender management, supplier negotiations, contract finalisation and stakeholder interactions during and after the sourcing process 

• Negotiating commercial terms to deliver best value solutions 

• Consolidate the supplier base through negotiating appropriate commercial supplier arrangements and/or strategic partnerships 

• Assess supply chain visibility and assess and develop suppliers Sustainability capability 

• Support the implementation and execution of formal supplier performance reviews 

• Achieve defined cost savings and other value add initiatives 

• Develop strong relationships with internal teams and senior leadership 

• Exceed cost saving targets through the effective identification of opportunities, construction of a savings plan and the successful execution of strategic procurement initiatives 

• Ensure that supplier spend visibility and strategic analysis is undertaken regularly across the Technology spend categories 

• Provide regular leadership, mentoring and coaching to all team members and promote and implement effective people management practices 

• Actively build a high performing team 

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:  

• Vast Senior IT procurement experience, ideally in Infrastructure, Energy, Resource industry 

• Bachelor's degree required (business or engineering background preferred) 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering strategic portfolio and category plans for Technology and proven proficiency across major spend categories 

• Demonstrated experience negotiating with top tier Technology suppliers 

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of category management, and proven proficiency managing major spend categories 

• Demonstrated ability to engage the business, determine requirements and deliver a strategy 

• Track record of contributing to evolution of supply chain processes, and/or continuous improvement of strategic sourcing and category management programs 

• Strong analytical, business process analysis and problem-solving capabilities 

• Proven negotiation and contract management skills, including a strong understanding of business and legal terms and conditions 

• A proven people leader and strong relationship builder who enjoys drawing upon and sharing knowledge across the team and broader business with a focus on achieving overall business goals 

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.  

With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:   

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year   

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well 

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests  

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more  

• Share offers and insurance benefits  

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days  

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.   
  

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.  

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on    

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.  

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