Procurement Manager

NBN Co ltd.; City of Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

nbn Co ltd. is seeking a Procurement Manager reporting to the Executive Manager IT, BPO and Corporate Procurement. You will lead category strategies and manage sourcing initiatives to secure goods and services across IT, BPO, and corporate functions.

You will collaborate with business leaders, stakeholders and suppliers to drive value, sustainability, and operational excellence, shaping commercial strategies and trusted relationships across nbn.

Formación

• Significant experience across procurement, strategic sourcing, category management.
• Commercial acumen with ability to interpret market insights and translate into practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and execution of category strategies across IT, BPO and Corporate Services.
• Deliver sourcing initiatives from strategy development through market engagement, evaluation, negotiation and contract execution.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure effective contract and supplier performance management.
• Influence senior stakeholders to deliver value, sustainability, and operational effectiveness.

Descripción del empleo

Job Expectations Position Title: Procurement Manager

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Procurement Manager reporting to Executive Manager IT, BPO and Corporate Procurement.

A bit about your role As the Procurement Manager, you will play an important role in helping nbn secure the goods and services needed to design, maintain, support and operate our business and networks. Working across IT, BPO and Corporate Services, you will partner closely with business stakeholders, Procurement colleagues and suppliers to deliver thoughtful, commercially sound and sustainable outcomes that create lasting value for nbn and our customers. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of category strategies and take accountability for sourcing initiatives from strategy development through market engagement, evaluation, negotiation, contract execution and supplier transition. In addition, you will contribute to effective contract and supplier relationship management. You will work closely with General Managers, senior business leaders and subject matter experts to help shape commercial strategies, manage competing priorities and support informed decision‑making. Bringing together commercial insights, data and diverse perspectives, you will help simplify complexity, support informed decision‑making and build trusted relationships across nbn. Your collaborative and considered approach will enable you to influence senior stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes with a strong focus on value, sustainability, customer needs and operational effectiveness.

A bit about you If this sounds like the role for you, you will likely bring significant experience across procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, commercial negotiations and contract or supplier relationship management, ideally within telecommunications, infrastructure or another complex environment. You will have strong commercial acumen and analytical capability, with the confidence to interpret market and business insights and translate them into clear, practical recommendations that support sustainable value. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can navigate ambiguity and are comfortable balancing multiple sourcing initiatives and stakeholder priorities simultaneously. You are a thoughtful and collaborative business partner who enjoys building trusted relationships and working alongside others to achieve shared outcomes. You communicate complex information with clarity and care, approach negotiations with curiosity and confidence, and are comfortable constructively challenging thinking when needed. With a strong customer focus and an inclusive, solutions-oriented mindset, you will bring the judgement, adaptability and commitment needed to help nbn make considered procurement decisions that support our broader business goals.

Life at nbn To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There's so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia's best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We're continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them. A more inclusive working world nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee‑led diversity pillars.

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Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Monday 12th October 2026. To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia Worker Type Permanent Time Type Full time nbn is the team behind the design, build and operation of the nbn™ network - one of Australia’s largest technology infrastructure projects, which will help better connect Australians with each other and the rest of the world, no matter where you live. But the nbn™ network is so much more than access to fast internet. A state of the art communications network opens up a world of possibilities in areas such as education, business, innovation, healthcare, flexibility, and entertainment. It will help ensure our digital future, and give Australians benefits we can all enjoy, for decades to come. At nbn, you'll work with inspirational leaders and innovators in their field, help take on engaging and exciting work, and seek original solutions to new challenges every day. Things move quickly at nbn, and opportunities present themselves all the time. At nbn, you have an incredible chance to broaden your skills and widen your horizons. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to accelerate your career, and shape your own future, along with Australia's.