Senior Procurement Specialist

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

• An exciting opportunity to join Sydney Water’s Procurement Team
• Generous Salary + Additional Benefits
• Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future

About the Role

Help shape the procurement outcomes behind Sydney Water’s essential operational technology as our Senior Procurement Specialist (Digital) with a primary focus on SCADA and IICATS. Bring your commercial expertise to a role where you can influence sourcing decisions, build supplier partnerships and deliver value for the services our communities rely on. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will turn complex requirements into practical procurement strategies and lead commercial activities from planning through to contract award and ongoing supplier management. This is an opportunity to broaden your operational technology experience while delivering procurement outcomes that matter.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead procurement initiatives across SCADA and IICATS, sharing your expertise and supporting Procurement 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 both SCADA and IICATS, helping ensure reliable delivery of these essential services.
• Track and report on procurement benefits, value creation, and key performance indicators.
• Strong procurement and commercial skills are the priority. Some exposure to SCADA is desirable, but not essential; you do not need to be a technical specialist. NEC4 Project Manager accreditation
• Contract management experience within the infrastructure or construction industry is desirable.

About You

• 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, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector

Why our team like working at Sydney Water:

• Huge multi-billion-dollar program of work which shapes Australia’s busiest and largest city. It’s rewarding!
• Positive team culture which celebrates wins and binds together to face challenges (have we told you were the No.1 company in Australia for graduates!)
• Flexible working arrangements, to give you fair work/life balance.
• We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, gender, or culture.
• Be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

Dive into Our Great Benefits!

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement - Recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Application close date: Monday the 16th of November 2026 11:59pm

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