Strategic Sourcing Lead – Flexible, Impactful Procurement

NBN Co; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the development and execution of category strategies across Network Technology and Services, partnering with business stakeholders and suppliers to secure goods and services that support our nationwide fibre networks.

You will drive sourcing initiatives from strategy through market engagement, evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution while maintaining strong supplier relationships and delivering sustainable value for nbn and customers.

Qualifications

• Significant experience across procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, and contract or supplier relationship management.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability to translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Experience in telecommunications or complex environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category strategies and manage sourcing initiatives from strategy to contract execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value, sustainability, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Commercial negotiations

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Job description

nbn is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the development and execution of category strategies across Network Technology and Services, partnering with business stakeholders and suppliers to secure goods and services that support our nationwide fibre networks.

You will drive sourcing initiatives from strategy through market engagement, evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution while maintaining strong supplier relationships and delivering sustainable value for nbn and customers.