Senior Manager, Procurement

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Build a better future. Where NSW meets the world. The world’s always evolving and so are we. We’re proud of our rich heritage and how far we’ve travelled to where we are today. That journey continues. To face the challenges of the future, we’re building a team that brings together truly diverse knowledge and skills. One that wins by combining deep industry expertise and connection, with fresh ideas and experience. So, if you care about helping Australia and its people prosper… If you’re a challenge seeker who loves variety and solving problems… And if you want to help us shape our culture and our impact… Well, this is the place. And now’s the time. Your opportunity We're seeking a strong and dynamic leader in the role of Senior Manager Procurement to oversee a complete transformation of the procurement function and lead the way to build something that will benefit the organisation long term. This is a permanent full time role based at Barangaroo, Sydney . The Senior Manager, Procurement is responsible for establishing and leading a fit-for-purpose procurement function at Port Authority that drives a focus on procurement strategy and commercial outcomes while maintaining appropriate governance oversight of the end-to-end sourcing process. Here’s how your impact will truly count: Lead the development and execution of the procurement strategy to deliver significant long-term value and cost savings. Drive commercial capability enhancement among procurement stakeholders and ensure compliance with guidelines and policies. Lead the Procurement transformation and change program with clear vision, communication, and a collaborative approach whilst promoting commercial excellence, efficiency and regulatory compliance. Foster a high-performance culture within the team, emphasizing knowledge sharing and strategic procurement capability, accountability in the team, and ensuring alignment with organisational values and procurement standards. Collaborate with technology partners and internal stakeholders to implement a new integrated procurement technology solution and use data analytics for strategic insights. Ensure full regulatory and legislative compliance in procurement processes and maintain business continuity preparedness. What you’ll bring Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline, including business or commerce, or five years of equivalent experience in procurement management and transformation Experienced in people leadership, coaching and developing teams through transformation and change A strong track record managing end-to-end strategic procurement to deliver strong commercial outcomes, as well as governance and compliance management is desirable Strong negotiation skills to deliver effective commercial procurement solutions, and to coach internal stakeholders Strong written and oral communication skills, with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders Ability to source and research reputable suppliers, including sourcing from pre-negotiated government contracts, panels, and schemes. Experience in risk management and compliance is advantageous What matters most is that you’re an exceptional and self-motivated leader who can be a role model for a team to help them navigate through times of change. You’ll also feel aligned with our values and reflect them in the incredible work you produce. Why join Port Authority of New South Wales? At Port Authority, you’ll find a unique opportunity to build a rich and impactful career, in an organisation where the public interest meets commercial agility. You’ll be amazed by what you can experience and achieve here… and just how much it matters. You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including: Excellent salary packaging options and salary continuance insurance. Ongoing support through our 24x7 available care and wellbeing program Rewards for your hard work through service awards and recognition. 5 days paid leave for IVF treatment, as well as 14 weeks parental leave for either parent + 2 additional weeks. Purchasing Additional annual leave option Heavily discounted gym memberships. Free annual flu vaccinations. Supporting professional development opportunities including study assistance, paid individual professional membership, and access to our leadership program. Discover a career in the unexpected We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your application via SEEK and ensure you include a cover letter and resume. Applications close on 28 January 2025 Port Authority of New South Wales is committed to diversity and social inclusion. We actively encourage people of all abilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply. *This role is open to Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only. **Applicants will be required to complete background checks, including police checks and reference checks in order to be successful. 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