Procurement Manager (Temporary and Permanent Roles Available)

Transport for NSW; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Procurement Manager for permanent and temporary roles based in Parramatta. You will lead procurement leadership, strategic sourcing, category management and commercial guidance across the lifecycle, focusing on Plan and Source stages to achieve value for money.

The role involves developing category strategies, guiding business units, coaching teams, and strengthening supplier arrangements in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing leadership across procurement lifecycle.
• Stakeholder management, negotiations and commercial guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement leadership, strategic sourcing, category management and commercial guidance across the procurement lifecycle.
• Develop category strategies and execute complex sourcing activities.
• Lead negotiations, analyse markets and strengthen supplier arrangements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Procurement leadership

Job description

Procurement Manager (Temporary and Permanent Roles Available)

Procurement Manager (Temporary and Permanent Roles Available)

Organisation/Entity:Transport For NSW

Job category:Projects

Job location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Job reference number:111513

Employment type:Permanent Full-Time

Salary range:$163145.0-$182721.0

You can influence outcomes and meet diverse challenges.

You’re called upon to help decision makers identify the options that best match their objectives. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative solutions, and foster strong partnerships.

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of a team delivering procurement leadership, strategic sourcing, category management and commercial guidance across the procurement lifecycle, with a strong focus on the Plan and Source stages to achieve required commercial outcomes for TfNSW.

This role will see you add purpose through developing category strategies, executing complex sourcing activities, leading negotiations, analysing markets and innovation trends, guiding business units, coaching team members, building procurement capability and strengthening supplier arrangements.

You will lead, navigate and build improved value‑for‑money outcomes, operational efficiencies and strategic procurement influence in a fast‑paced, commercially sensitive, stakeholder‑diverse and evolving policy environment where early engagement, risk mitigation and clear communication are essential.

We have temporary and permanent positions available at our Parramatta location.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Your strategic thinking, stakeholder management expertise, commercial acumen and deep procurement knowledge—formed across NSW Government procurement, large complex organisations, commercial or category‑focused roles—will see you excel in developing strategic sourcing strategies, influencing senior stakeholders, resolving complex commercial issues and overcoming challenges associated with competing priorities, complex negotiations and constant policy/market change.

You will bring the governance discipline, analytical capability and leadership presence needed to lead to high‑quality sourcing outcomes, improved procurement processes, strong supplier performance, and uplifted capability across your team and stakeholders.

You're recognised as ethical, influential and collaborative, skilled at leading sourcing events, negotiating complex supply arrangements, advising business units, building relationships and guiding teams. Your are also experienced in procurement strategy, category management, contract development, and risk mitigation.

Knowledge of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework, Public Works and Procurement Act 1912, and related policies is highly regarded.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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