Remote-Ready Strategic Tech Sourcing Leader

Water Corporation; City Of Vincent; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options, including WFH 2

Well-being days

Long service leave pro rata

Superannuation co-contribution

Leave purchase program

Cultural leave

Job summary

Water Corporation is seeking a Principal – Strategic Technology Sourcing to provide commercial leadership across our enterprise Information and Operational Technology portfolio. You will influence major technology investments, lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate strategic agreements that drive value and risk management.

You will partner with senior leaders, technology specialists and suppliers to develop sourcing strategies, drive value-for-money outcomes and ensure successful delivery of

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic sourcing, category management and procurement of complex technology services and projects.
• Experience leading tendering, contract negotiations and supplier selection.
• Strong commercial, contracting and negotiation expertise.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category, sourcing and contract strategies for complex enterprise technology services and projects.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including market engagement, tender processes, evaluations, negotiations and supplier selection.
• Provide expert commercial advice on technology sourcing opportunities, risks, commercial models and procurement approaches.
• Build strong relationships across Information & Technology, operational stakeholders and corporate support functions to align sourcing outcomes with business priorities.
• Analyse supplier markets, technology trends, business demand and commercial risks to inform sourcing decisions.
• Design and negotiate commercial arrangements that optimise value, performance and risk.
• Oversee contract mobilisation, transition and implementation activities through to operational handover.
• Establish governance and performance frameworks that support supplier accountability and ongoing value realisation.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement within the technology sourcing function.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

Education

Business degree

Procurement degree

Law degree

Technology degree

Job description

Water Corporation is seeking a Principal – Strategic Technology Sourcing to provide commercial leadership across our enterprise Information and Operational Technology portfolio. You will influence major technology investments, lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate strategic agreements that drive value and risk management.

You will partner with senior leaders, technology specialists and suppliers to develop sourcing strategies, drive value-for-money outcomes and ensure successful delivery of