Procurement Manager

Southern NSW Local Health District; Willoughby City Council; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

eHealth NSW, the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, invites applications for the Procurement Manager ICT role in Chatswood. You will lead end-to-end ICT procurement across software, cloud, telecoms and services, delivering value-for-money outcomes in a large health system.

Partner with stakeholders, negotiate high-value contracts and drive continuous improvement in governance and commercial capability. The role offers hybrid work and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated procurement and category management experience in a large, complex environment.
• Experience leading procurement projects and commercial negotiations with value-for-money outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder relationships and ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate opportunities and risks.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, contract and supplier management, and risk management.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, law or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ICT procurement projects, from sourcing strategy through to supplier evaluation and contract negotiations.
• Partner with stakeholders across NSW Health to deliver commercially sound procurement outcomes aligned to business objectives.
• Negotiate high-value supplier agreements that balance value for money, performance, innovation and risk management.
• Analyse technology markets and supplier capabilities to inform procurement strategies and support effective decision-making.
• Influence procurement and contract management outcomes through strong stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement practices, governance and commercial capability across NSW Health.

Skills

Procurement management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Market analysis

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Procurement / Commerce background

Job description

Deliver strategic procurement outcomes across software, cloud, telecommunications and ICT services, with the flexibility of hybrid work and salary packaging.

• Permanent Full Time
• Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance | Chatswood
• Attractive salary, from $153,559.00 - $182,954 per annum + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 23 rd September 2026

Your work matters at eHealth NSW
As the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, we design and deliver secure, scalable technology that supports patient care across the state, helping clinicians provide better healthcare, now and into the future.

Join eHealth NSW to create real-world impact, drive meaningful outcomes and support the health of millions every day. Learn more about us at eHealth NSW

Join the Team
As a Procurement Manager ICT within eHealth NSW's ICT Procurement team, you will play a key role in delivering strategic procurement outcomes that support NSW Health's digital transformation agenda. Working across complex ICT categories including software, cloud services, telecommunications, infrastructure and ICT professional services, you'll partner with stakeholders across the health system to develop sourcing strategies, lead commercial negotiations, manage supplier relationships and deliver value-for-money outcomes that improve healthcare services across NSW.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end ICT procurement projects, from sourcing strategy through to supplier evaluation and contract negotiations.
• Partner with stakeholders across NSW Health to deliver commercially sound procurement outcomes aligned to business objectives.
• Negotiate high-value supplier agreements that balance value for money, performance, innovation and risk management.
• Analyse technology markets and supplier capabilities to inform procurement strategies and support effective decision-making.
• Influence procurement and contract management outcomes through strong stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement practices, governance and commercial capability across NSW Health.

About You
We're looking for relationship-focused procurement professionals who enjoy solving complex challenges, influencing stakeholders and delivering commercial outcomes that create real value. You'll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a strategic mindset and is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for both customers and the organisation.

To be successful in this role, you'll:

• Bring demonstrated procurement and category management experience within a large and complex environment.
• Have experience leading procurement projects and commercial negotiations, delivering value-for-money outcomes while effectively managing risk.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and confidently influence, collaborate and provide trusted advice across all levels.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate opportunities, navigate challenges and make informed commercial decisions.
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service, accuracy and delivery.
• Have experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier management and risk management.
• Hold relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in procurement, commerce, business, law or a related discipline.

What's in it for You?
At eHealth NSW, our benefits are designed to provide you with the flexibility, growth and support when you need it. We provide:

• Hybrid and flexible working options to support balance and productivity
• Allocated day off per month in addition to annual leave
• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay

• To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).
• Please note that attendance at one of our NSW offices is a requirement of this role. Candidates currently residing outside NSW must be willing and able to relocate to NSW if successful

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