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Procurement Manager
nbn® Australia. Report to the Executive Manager IT, BPO and Corporate Procurement .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management, with a strong focus on commercial negotiations and supplier relationship management. Capable of building trusted relationships and delivering sustainable outcomes through effective communication and analytical insights.
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ProcurementStrategic SourcingCategory ManagementCommercial NegotiationsSupplier Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Commercial AcumenAnalytical CapabilityContract ManagementMarket Insights InterpretationDecision-Making
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunicationAdaptabilityCustomer FocusSolutions-Oriented Mindset
Industry Keywords
TelecommunicationsInfrastructureComplex EnvironmentSourcing InitiativesStakeholder Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Report to the Executive Manager IT, BPO and Corporate Procurement
- Help nbn secure goods and services needed to design, maintain, support, and operate its business and networks
- Lead development and execution of category strategies
- Own sourcing initiatives from strategy development through market engagement, evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, and supplier transition
- Contribute to contract and supplier relationship management
- Partner with business stakeholders, Procurement colleagues, and suppliers to deliver commercially sound and sustainable outcomes
- Work with General Managers, senior business leaders, and subject matter experts to shape commercial strategies
- Manage competing priorities and support informed decision-making
- Bring together commercial insights, data, and diverse perspectives to simplify complexity
- Build trusted relationships and deliver outcomes focused on value, sustainability, customer needs, and operational effectiveness
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant experience across procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, commercial negotiations, and contract or supplier relationship management
- Experience ideally within telecommunications, infrastructure, or another complex environment
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
- Ability to interpret market and business insights and translate them into clear, practical recommendations
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and balance multiple sourcing initiatives and stakeholder priorities
- Ability to build trusted relationships with business stakeholders, Procurement colleagues, suppliers, General Managers, senior business leaders, and subject matter experts
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Negotiation capability
- Strong customer focus
- Inclusive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Judgement, adaptability, and commitment
- Full working rights in Australia
Benefits
Comp & perks- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace
- Accessibility and inclusion support/adjustments for the recruitment process
- Reconciliation Action Plan
- Accessibility & Inclusion Plan
- Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer
- Active employee-led diversity pillars
- Employee benefits (specific benefits linked externally in the posting)
- WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women