Senior Manager – Procurement Assurance

University of Sydney; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

17% superannuation

Résumé du poste

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager – Procurement Assurance to shape assurance, governance and continuous improvement across procurement. You will use data and insight to identify risks, strengthen controls and improve outcomes, advising senior leaders and leading governance, audit and reporting activities.

This role requires building capability, simplifying processes and delivering practical improvements while maintaining oversight and compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading procurement compliance, assurance, audit or risk management in a large organisation.
• Strong expertise in governance, policy interpretation and legislative understanding.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders with credible, authoritative advice.
• Advanced analytical skills to identify risks and assess controls using data.
• Leadership and communication to drive continuous improvement and service excellence.

Responsabilités

• Lead the University’s procurement assurance framework using risk-based, data-driven approaches.
• Provide authoritative advice on procurement governance, policy, controls and assurance to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement audits, reviews, investigations and remediation for sustainable compliance.
• Lead governance reporting and secretariat services for key procurement bodies.
• Build procurement capability through training and guidance across the University.
• Translate insights into practical improvements to simplify procurement and strengthen controls.

Connaissances

Procurement risk management

Governance & compliance

Policy interpretation

Audits & internal control

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & people development

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Description du poste

Full time, continuing opportunityShape the future of procurement at the University by leading assurance, governance and continuous improvement that makes buying easier, strengthens decision making and applies risk-commensurate controlsOffering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThis is an opportunity to shape how procurement works across the University. As Senior Manager – Procurement Assurance, you will set the direction for assurance, governance and continuous improvement, using data and insight to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls and improve procurement outcomes. You will work with senior leaders and stakeholders to provide authoritative advice, guide risk-based decision-making and lead governance, audit and reporting activities. Just as importantly, you will help us rethink how we work: removing unnecessary complexity, improving systems and processes, and building capability so that buying is easier for the University community while maintaining the right level of oversight. Through inclusive leadership and a strong service excellence mindset, you will turn assurance insights into practical, lasting improvement.Your key responsibilities will be to:lead the University’s procurement assurance framework, applying risk-based and data-driven approaches to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls and focus assurance where it adds the greatest valueprovide authoritative advice on procurement governance, policy, controls and assurance, influencing senior stakeholders and enabling informed, risk-commensurate decision-makinglead the University’s response to procurement audits, reviews, investigations and assurance activities, and oversee remediation to achieve sustainable compliance outcomeslead governance reporting and secretariat services for key procurement bodies, providing high-quality analysis, papers and recommendations that support transparent and effective decision-makingbuild procurement capability through targeted training, guidance and awareness initiatives that improve understanding and support consistent practice across the Universityturn insight into action by leading improvement and change initiatives that simplify procurement, enhance systems and reporting, strengthen controls and make the stakeholder experience easier and more effectiveAbout youBachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and professional experiencesignificant experience leading procurement compliance, assurance, audit or risk management activities in a large and complex organisationstrong expertise in governance, compliance frameworks, policy and legislative interpretation, risk management, audit and internal controlsa track record of building trusted partnerships, presenting with credibility and providing authoritative advice that influences senior stakeholdersadvanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to identify emerging risks, assess control effectiveness and guide informed decisionsstrong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the energy and initiative to lead change, develop people and embed a culture of service excellence and continuous improvementSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaYou must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checks and declarationsYour employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to [e-mail] The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description for this role.Applications CloseTuesday 27 October 2026 11:59 PM