Commercial Manager, Digital Procurement (Hybrid)

Sydney Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Private health insurance

Parental leave (up to 18 weeks)

Wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a team of Commercial Specialists in delivering best-in-class procurement services for digital capital projects. You will secure goods, services and facilities on time, at the right quality, and at total cost of ownership, while providing expert commercial advice and governance.

The role focuses on strategy development, sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships, with a strong emphasis on team leadership and continuous

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement and commercial management, ideally within digital capital or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex sourcing and contract activities.
• Commercially focused with a strategic mindset and governance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee sourcing activities, including strategy development and tender evaluations.
• Provide expert commercial advice to drive strategic procurement initiatives.
• Manage contracts and supplier performance across project lifecycles.
• Coach and mentor Commercial Specialists to improve delivery and outcomes.
• Build strong supplier relationships and implement effective supply panels.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement

Contract management

Sourcing strategy

Education

Procurement qualification (CIPS)

Job description

Sydney Water is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a team of Commercial Specialists in delivering best-in-class procurement services for digital capital projects. You will secure goods, services and facilities on time, at the right quality, and at total cost of ownership, while providing expert commercial advice and governance.

The role focuses on strategy development, sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships, with a strong emphasis on team leadership and continuous