Head of IT Vendor Assurance & Sourcing

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a strategic IT sourcing & supplier management role in the Adelaide CBD. This full-time, continuing position offers a competitive salary range and generous superannuation.

You will lead the sourcing strategy, policy framework, and vendor governance, collaborating with Procurement, Legal, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk and Finance to manage third‑party technology risk and build strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading IT commercial, supplier relationships, and vendor governance.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies in a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technology negotiations for value for money.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Adelaide University's IT sourcing and vendor management capability.
• Establish sourcing strategy, policy framework, and vendor management system across the supplier lifecycle.
• Lead complex negotiations and develop category plans to deliver value for money.

Skills

IT sourcing

supplier management

contract management

vendor negotiations

stakeholder management

leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a related discipline

Tools

Vendor management system

Job description

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a strategic IT sourcing & supplier management role in the Adelaide CBD. This full-time, continuing position offers a competitive salary range and generous superannuation.

You will lead the sourcing strategy, policy framework, and vendor governance, collaborating with Procurement, Legal, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk and Finance to manage third‑party technology risk and build strategic partnerships.