Senior Digital Procurement Lead – SCADA/OT

Sydney Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work

Career Growth

Wellbeing Support

Private Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Fitness Passport

Novated Leasing

Competitive Remuneration

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist (Digital) to lead procurement in OT technology, with focus on SCADA and IICATS. You will influence sourcing, manage supplier partnerships and deliver value for essential services across the community.

You will work with technical and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical procurement strategies, guiding activities from planning through contract award and ongoing supplier management in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally within complex or regulated environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in category management, sourcing, and contract management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement or supply chain management (e.g. CIPS) are desirable.
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies and advising at executive level.
• Skilled in reporting procurement outcomes to executive leadership and governance bodies.
• 8+ years experience in procurement category management and/or business partnering in a large complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement initiatives across SCADA and IICATS, sharing expertise and supporting specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and improve commercial outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise in procurement, sourcing, and contract management processes.
• Apply category management principles to identify opportunities, manage risk, and drive value.
• Oversee sourcing activities from strategy development to contract award, ensuring governance and probity.
• Manage supply panels, supplier relationships and contract performance to realise value and support reliable service delivery.
• Support contract management for 24/7 support and maintenance services across SCADA and IICATS.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Commercial acumen

Category management

Contract management

Executive advisory

Education

Procurement qualification (CIPS)

Tools

NEC4 contract

Job description

Sydney Water is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist (Digital) to lead procurement in OT technology, with focus on SCADA and IICATS. You will influence sourcing, manage supplier partnerships and deliver value for essential services across the community.

You will work with technical and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical procurement strategies, guiding activities from planning through contract award and ongoing supplier management in a regulated environment.