Strategic Procurement Lead - Telecom Contracts

NSW Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Customer Service seeks a Commercial Manager to lead strategic procurement, commercial and contract management across NSW Telco Authority. You will manage high-value initiatives, drive sourcing strategies and provide expert commercial guidance to executives, ensuring value-for-money outcomes and strong governance.

The role is hybrid with in-office Tuesdays and Fridays in Sydney, offering a competitive salary and superannuation, with a temporary contract up to 2 years.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-value procurement and commercial activities.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and probity.
• Proven ability to manage commercial, financial and supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement, commercial and contract management activities across a diverse portfolio of high-value initiatives.
• Develop and implement category plans and sourcing strategies delivering value-for-money outcomes.
• Lead complex procurement processes, evaluations, negotiations and contract execution.
• Provide expert commercial, procurement and risk advice to executives and stakeholders.
• Establish and oversee contract management frameworks and supplier governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commercial negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Governance & probity

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/commerce/engineering

Job description

NSW Department of Customer Service seeks a Commercial Manager to lead strategic procurement, commercial and contract management across NSW Telco Authority. You will manage high-value initiatives, drive sourcing strategies and provide expert commercial guidance to executives, ensuring value-for-money outcomes and strong governance.

The role is hybrid with in-office Tuesdays and Fridays in Sydney, offering a competitive salary and superannuation, with a temporary contract up to 2 years.