Strategic Procurement Manager - Fixed Term

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Business Manager - Procurement on a temporary fixed-term basis through November 2027. The role sits within the FTC Divisional Management Office, partnering with the Chief Procurement Officer to drive operational excellence and informed decision-making.

You will guide a team of business services professionals and maintain strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive support in a large, complex matrixed environment.
• Ability to navigate change and deliver practical outcomes quickly.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Collaborative leadership interfacing across multiple business functions.
• Experience in Finance, Procurement or Commercial is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Procurement Officer as a trusted strategic partner.
• Provide leadership to business services teams ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Balance strategic thinking with efficient operational delivery.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across a matrix environment.
• Monitor strategy, risks and issues impacting priorities.
• Translate complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Lead initiatives, drive process improvements and best practices.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Agile/workflow alignment

Leadership of business services

Matrixed environment experience

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a Business Manager - Procurement on a temporary fixed-term basis through November 2027. The role sits within the FTC Divisional Management Office, partnering with the Chief Procurement Officer to drive operational excellence and informed decision-making.

You will guide a team of business services professionals and maintain strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.