Senior Manager Procurement

1w1 week ago

NSW Government

Sydney, AU · Full-time · A$172,121 – A$191,993

About this role

Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system. EnergyCo NSW is spearheading the transition to renewable energy as coal-fired power stations near closure. The Senior Manager Procurement leads end-to-end procurement and contracting services, providing a centre of excellence function that supports enterprise procurement and major infrastructure delivery.

Develop and embed robust procurement and contract management frameworks, policies, and processes. Lead a centralised procurement advisory and services team. Ensure procurement strategies and plans comply with NSW Government and EnergyCo policies while managing risk effectively.

This senior leadership role is part of the Finance & Operations team in a fast-paced environment. Balance strong governance with practical, outcome-driven delivery. Enable the successful delivery of EnergyCo’s programs and projects.

Suited to experienced procurement professionals with public sector governance understanding. Foster high-performing team culture and influence at senior levels. Spearhead procurement to deliver clean electricity to the people of NSW.

Requirements

Deep expertise in procurement and contract management frameworks, ideally within government or large, complex organisations
Experience leading sourcing strategies, supplier panels and complex contract negotiations
Strong risk, probity and performance management capability
Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build capability and foster a high-performing team culture
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the credibility to influence at senior levels
Strong commercial acumen and experience leading the sourcing, contract and risk management activities of complex and high value procurement activities
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Lead the team to manage and coordinate procurement related activities at EnergyCo
Provide end-to-end procurement and contracting services as a centre of excellence
Develop and embed robust procurement and contract management frameworks, policies and processes
Lead a centralised procurement advisory and services team
Ensure procurement strategies and plans are compliant with NSW Government and EnergyCo policies
Manage risk effectively in procurement activities
Enable the successful delivery of EnergyCo’s programs and projects