Strategic IT Procurement Manager

Allianz Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Learning & development resources

Employee discounts on Allianz products

Employee Share Purchase Program

Global mobility opportunities

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Allianz Technology in Sydney seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead IT sourcing across services, software, hardware and telecoms. You will develop strategies, manage suppliers, and drive cost optimisation in a multinational setting.

The role requires 7-10 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and expertise with SAP MM, Ariba, and digital transformation initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting Allianz's global tech backbone.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years procurement experience in IT, business or supply chain.
• Experience developing procurement strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Vendor management, contract oversight and value optimization experience.
• Experience in multinational organisations with global stakeholder influence.
• Proficiency with SAP MM, Ariba and MS Office; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT procurement strategies across services, software, hardware and telecoms.
• Manage supplier selection, performance and relationships to ensure quality and continuity.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee contract management with governance compliance.
• Drive cost optimisation and procurement efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand needs and provide guidance.
• Identify procurement risks and support digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Advanced analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Generative AI

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP MM

Ariba

Job description

Allianz Technology in Sydney seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead IT sourcing across services, software, hardware and telecoms. You will develop strategies, manage suppliers, and drive cost optimisation in a multinational setting.

The role requires 7-10 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and expertise with SAP MM, Ariba, and digital transformation initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting Allianz's global tech backbone.