Network Procurement Officer

Megaport; City of Brisbane; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environments

Birthday Leave

Study allowance and paid study leave

Creative, modern workspaces

Awards & recognition

Job summary

Megaport is a global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS) based in Brisbane, empowering businesses to connect to cloud services worldwide. We seek a Network Procurement Officer to manage vendor relations, drive cost efficiency, and support our expansion across APAC, EMEA, and NAM regions.

You will engage with data centre operators and network suppliers, collaborate with internal teams, and lead commercial oversight to ensure a robust and scalable network strategy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in procurement, vendor management, or business development within telecommunications or a related field.
• Experience managing contracts and suppliers across multiple vendors and regions (APAC, EMEA, NAM).
• Commercial understanding of network transport, internet transit, and data centre services.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and technologies (OSI model) preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with budgeting or cost analysis experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and across time zones, including remote work.

Responsibilities

• Regularly engage with network operators in APAC/ANZ region and support EMEA/NAM regions as part of a team.
• Lead analysis and preparation of business cases to support network expansion initiatives.
• Assist in negotiating and managing supplier agreements for favourable terms.
• Contribute to development of the annual COGS budget and monthly reporting with commentary.
• Provide monthly KPI reporting relating to network costs.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering and Operations to develop network strategies and improvements.
• Identify and support initiatives for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of the network.
• Maintain accurate procurement and vendor records and support special projects.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Financial skills

Communication

Time management

Job description

About Megaport

We're not your typical tech company - and we don't want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. We're publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 600 people spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, our employees enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and (actually) fun.

Our Team Culture

We're a team of problem solvers, pixel pushers, code slingers, and cloud fanatics. Culture is more than a poster on the wall here - collaboration beats hierarchy, curiosity fuels our growth, and everyone's voice matters. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision, trust each other to get things done, and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly, we place our customers at the center of everything we do.

We're committed to increasing representation in the tech industry and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Don't meet every requirement? That's okay. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Network Strategy, the Network Procurement Officer supports the sourcing of infrastructure, colocation services, network and internet services. The role ensures Megaport delivers a high-performing, scalable, and commercially efficient network with accurate inventory, strong cost controls, and effective commercial oversight.

As Megaport expands globally, you will use market knowledge and strategic thinking to identify opportunities that support network growth while delivering commercial value. You will engage with Data Centre Operators, Network suppliers, and partners, and collaborate with internal teams, including Network Engineering, Finance/Commercial Desk, Sales, and Operations teams, to ensure our infrastructure strategy is robust, innovative, and aligned with business goals.

Key responsibilities include managing vendor relations, ensuring compliance with third-party agreements, assisting with special projects, and providing recommendations to senior stakeholders. By balancing optimal network design with cost efficiency, you will help drive savings while enabling Megaport's global expansion.

What You'll Be Doing

• You will regularly engage with network operators in the Asia-Pacific (APAC/ANZ) region and support the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and North America (NAM) regions as part of a team.
• Lead the analysis and preparation of business cases to support network expansion initiatives.
• You will assist in negotiating and managing agreements with suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Contribute to the development of the annual cost of goods sold (COGS) budget.
• Collaborate with Finance to prepare monthly COGS reporting, including value-added commentary.
• Provide monthly reporting on key performance indicators relating to network costs.
• Engage with Network Engineering and Operations teams to develop and support network strategies and improvements.
• Identify and support initiatives that improve the performance, scalability, and commercial efficiency of the network.
• Assist with the negotiation and administration of supplier agreements.
• Maintain accurate procurement and vendor records.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by management.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in procurement, vendor management, or business development within telecommunications or a related field.
• Experience managing contracts and suppliers, ideally across multiple vendors and regions (APAC, EMEA, NAM).
• Commercial understanding of network transport, internet transit, and data centre services.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and technologies (e.g. OSI model) preferred.
• Confidence reviewing contractual terms and engaging with suppliers on commercial discussions.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with experience in budgeting or cost analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, demonstrating strong self‑motivation and effective time management, particularly when working remotely or across different time zones.

What We Offer

• Flexible working environments
• Birthday Leave
• Generous study and training allowance + 5 days paid study leave
• Creative, fun, and contemporary workspaces
• Motivated team of industry experts and new talent
• Celebrated success with 'Legend' and 'Kudos' Awards
• Health and wellness program

If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

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