Procurement Manager

NBN Co; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the development and execution of category strategies across Network Technology and Services, partnering with business stakeholders and suppliers to secure goods and services that support our nationwide fibre networks.

You will drive sourcing initiatives from strategy through market engagement, evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution while maintaining strong supplier relationships and delivering sustainable value for nbn and customers.

Qualifications

• Significant experience across procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, and contract or supplier relationship management.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability to translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Experience in telecommunications or complex environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category strategies and manage sourcing initiatives from strategy to contract execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value, sustainability, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Commercial negotiations

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Build your career and Australia’s future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Procurement Manager reporting to Executive Manager Strategy and Sourcing Network.

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 Network Technology and 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. Recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing***********@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at [phone]. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on midnight on 4th November 2026.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.