Sourcing Manager

City of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days of care and cultural leave

Flexible working

City centre head office

Leadership and management development

Course reimbursement for further study

Conferences attendance

Long service awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Sydney is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including large and complex strategic tenders. You will provide strategic procurement advice, guide cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across the City to achieve value for money and support procurement objectives.

You will drive procurement strategy development, manage supplier negotiations, and ensure compliance with probity provisions while building team capability and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional accreditation such as MCIPS.
• Strong understanding of best practice strategic procurement and experience in centralised procurement.
• Experience in transformation/change management environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including large and complex strategic tenders.
• Undertake benchmarking research and provide market information.
• Lead cross-functional teams in development of sourcing strategies and documentation.
• Develop RFx documentation to optimise competitive market tension.
• Provide advice to panel members on decision-making and proposals validity.
• Coordinate negotiations with suppliers to deliver best value for money.
• Manage non-compliance with panel probity provisions and processes.
• Provide commercial support and advice on supplier and contractual issues.
• Support and build sourcing capability across the team, including procurement training.
• Undertake contract management of selected procurement contracts as required.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the end-to-end procurement framework.

Skills

MCIPS

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including large and complex strategic tenders.

You will provide strategic procurement advice, lead cross-functional teams and work with stakeholders across the City to deliver value for money outcomes and support the City's procurement objectives.

In This Role You Will

• lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including large and complex strategic tenders
• undertake benchmarking research and provide market information
• lead cross-functional teams in the development of sourcing strategies and documentation that drives value for money
• provide advice and assistance in the development of RFx documentation to optimise competitive market tension
• provide advice to panel members on appropriate decision-making processes and the validity and conformance of proposals
• coordinate negotiations with suppliers to deliver best value for money outcomes for the City
• manage non-compliance with panel probity provisions and processes
• provide commercial support and advice to the business on supplier and contractual issues
• support and build sourcing capability across the team and organisation, including facilitating procurement training
• undertake contract management of selected Procurement-managed contracts as required
• contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the City's end-to-end procurement framework.

We're Looking For Someone With

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or at least five years' equivalent work experience, with relevant professional accreditation or certification such as MCIPS
• a strong understanding of best practice strategic procurement and experience working within a centralised strategic procurement team
• experience working in a transformation and/or change management environment
• demonstrated public sector probity awarenessstrong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
• proficient in using Excel
• the ability to drive continuous improvement and develop practical solutions to support business needs.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Thursday 17th September 2026.

For more information, contact [e-mail]

What We Can Offer You

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.
• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.