Senior Procurement Manager

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Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a Senior Procurement Manager. This role will report to the Executive Manager IT BPO and Corporate.

A bit about your role

As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enabling nbn to secure externally sourced goods and services that deliver sustainable commercial value. You will lead the development and execution of detailed category strategies, with a particular focus on IT and Operations Software, that is supporting the systems that help issue work to the field.

Your work will span complex sourcing transactions, high-value negotiations, and the delivery of commercially astute analysis. You will collaborate closely with the Operations business unit and engage directly with software providers to manage renewals, run tenders, and extract value in sometimes low-leverage situations. Your ability to monitor contract performance and ensure compliance will be essential in maintaining quality and governance across supplier relationships.

This is a highly visible role that requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence senior leaders.

A bit about you

You are commercially minded and purpose-driven, with a strong background in procurement and a passion for delivering value through strategic sourcing. The role requires experience in software procurement whether through renewals, tenders, or direct negotiations and are confident navigating complex supplier relationships.

Your communication skills, both written and verbal, are a key strength, and you are comfortable presenting insights and recommendations. You thrive in collaborative environments, building trusted relationships across internal teams and external partners alike. Your ability to lead with purpose and deliver outcomes that balance commercial rigour with operational needs will be central to your success in this role.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for three years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, and their Employer of Choice for 2025.

Equal Opportunities for All 

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that the role will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight Tuesday, 29th July 2025.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.