Senior ICT Procurement Lead | Hybrid | Sydney CBD | 12-Month FTC

Insurance and Care NSW (icare); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Gym subsidies

Career development

Employee benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

icare is seeking a senior ICT procurement leader to direct end-to-end sourcing and contracting for critical technology and security services in NSW. You will shape category strategies, negotiate high-value contracts, and guide stakeholders through complex procurement decisions that protect essential services.

You will lead four direct reports, develop capability within a high-performing team, and contribute to governance and risk management across procurement activities in a hybrid Sydney CBD

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading ICT procurement activities including technology and security contracts.
• Proven track record managing high-value, high-risk sourcing with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to negotiate sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ICT sourcing and procurement activities from planning to contract award.
• Develop category strategies delivering value for money and risk management.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate complex tech requirements into procurement solutions.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with technology vendors to secure outcomes.
• Manage high-value contracts and supplier relationships across ICT services including cyber security.
• Provide procurement advisory to support informed decision-making and innovative approaches.
• Develop and mentor a procurement team and build capability.
• Strengthen governance, risk management and compliance to improve performance.

Skills

ICT procurement

High-value contracts

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Contract negotiations

Job description

icare is seeking a senior ICT procurement leader to direct end-to-end sourcing and contracting for critical technology and security services in NSW. You will shape category strategies, negotiate high-value contracts, and guide stakeholders through complex procurement decisions that protect essential services.

You will lead four direct reports, develop capability within a high-performing team, and contribute to governance and risk management across procurement activities in a hybrid Sydney CBD