IT Procurement Manager

Nine; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription

Job summary

Nine is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end IT procurement, vendor management, and contract review, collaborating with stakeholders across Product, Technology, Finance, Legal, Cyber, and Data/AI to turn requirements into favorable commercial outcomes.

You will own the Ironclad contract management system, ensuring clean data, smooth workflows, and proactive renewal pipelines while identifying cost-saving opportunities with technology vendors.

Qualifications

• Proactive, self-starter with ability to engage stakeholders across Tech, Legal, and Finance.
• Ability to review and interpret complex tech contracts, SOWs, SLAs, and commercial models to identify risks and hidden costs.
• 5+ years of IT procurement, vendor management, or contract management experience, preferably with major tech vendors.
• Hands-on experience as an Ironclad user/administrator and understanding of standard IT/software setup models.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end IT procurement, manage vendor renewal pipeline, and support contract negotiations.
• Own the Ironclad contract management system, ensuring data accuracy, workflows, and visibility of key dates.
• Partner with Product, Technology, Finance, Legal, Cyber, Data/AI to translate tech needs into cost-effective commercial deals.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned technology vendors and identify cost-optimisation opportunities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Contract review

Vendor management

Ironclad administration

Tools

Ironclad

Job description

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.

Job Description

The Commercial Team within Digital manages commercial and contractual negotiations with technology vendors across the Group. As the IT Procurement Manager, you will drive end-to-end IT procurement, vendor management, and contract review while actively engaging with internal stakeholders to translate conceptual technology requirements into favorable commercial outcomes. Operating as an individual contributor with broad cross-functional reach, you will also take full ownership of administering our contract management system (Ironclad) to ensure contract data remains clean, workflows run smoothly, and renewal pipelines are managed proactively.

Day to day you will:

• Drive end-to-end IT procurement, manage the pipeline of technology vendor renewals, and support contract negotiations, variations, and change requests.
• Take full ownership of administering and optimising our Ironclad contract management tool, ensuring accurate data tracking, smooth workflows, and key date visibility.
• Actively partner with cross-functional internal stakeholders (Product, Technology, Finance, Legal, Cyber, Data/AI) to translate tech needs into smart, cost-effective commercial deals.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned technology vendors, maintaining open communication and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and vendor rationalisation.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Proactive, self-starter mentality with strong relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders across Tech, Legal, and Finance teams.
• Ability to review and interpret complex tech contracts, Statement of Work (SOWs), SLAs, and commercial models (e.g., SaaS, cloud, consumption-based) to identify risks and hidden costs.
• 5+ years of experience in IT procurement, vendor management, or contract management (preferably with major tech vendors such as Microsoft, AWS, Salesforce, or Cisco).
• Hands-on experience as an Ironclad user or administrator, along with a broad understanding of standard IT and software setup models.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.