Lead procurement initiatives for Sydney Water’s SCADA and IICATS operational technology environments. Develop sourcing strategies, manage category opportunities, oversee procurement governance through contract award, and maintain supplier panels and relationships. Provide procurement and commercial expertise, manage contract performance, track benefits and KPIs, and support reliable 24/7 maintenance services. The role also involves stakeholder engagement, executive reporting, team leadership, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• An exciting opportunity to join Sydney Water’s Procurement Team
• Generous Salary + Additional Benefits
• Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future
• Generous Salary + Additional Benefits
• Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future
About the Role
Help shape the procurement outcomes behind Sydney Water’s essential operational technology as our Senior Procurement Specialist (Digital) with a primary focus on SCADA and IICATS. Bring your commercial expertise to a role where you can influence sourcing decisions, build supplier partnerships and deliver value for the services our communities rely on. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will turn complex requirements into practical procurement strategies and lead commercial activities from planning through to contract award and ongoing supplier management. This is an opportunity to broaden your operational technology experience while delivering procurement outcomes that matter.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead procurement initiatives across SCADA and IICATS, sharing your expertise and supporting Procurement Specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and improve commercial outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise in procurement, sourcing, and contract management processes.
• Apply category management principles to identify opportunities, manage risk, and drive value.
• Oversee sourcing activities from strategy development to contract award, ensuring governance and probity.
• Manage supply panels, supplier relationships and contract performance to realise value and support reliable service delivery.
• Support contract management for 24/7 support and maintenance services across both SCADA and IICATS, helping ensure reliable delivery of these essential services.
• Track and report on procurement benefits, value creation, and key performance indicators.
• Partner with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and improve commercial outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise in procurement, sourcing, and contract management processes.
• Apply category management principles to identify opportunities, manage risk, and drive value.
• Oversee sourcing activities from strategy development to contract award, ensuring governance and probity.
• Manage supply panels, supplier relationships and contract performance to realise value and support reliable service delivery.
• Support contract management for 24/7 support and maintenance services across both SCADA and IICATS, helping ensure reliable delivery of these essential services.
• Track and report on procurement benefits, value creation, and key performance indicators.
• Strong procurement and commercial skills are the priority. Some exposure to SCADA is desirable, but not essential; you do not need to be a technical specialist. NEC4 Project Manager accreditation
• Contract management experience within the infrastructure or construction industry is desirable.
• Contract management experience within the infrastructure or construction industry is desirable.
About You
• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally within complex or regulated environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in category management, sourcing, and contract management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement or supply chain management (e.g. CIPS) are desirable.
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies and advising at executive level.
• Skilled in reporting procurement outcomes to executive leadership and governance bodies
• 8+ years experience in procurement category management and/or business partnering in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in category management, sourcing, and contract management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement or supply chain management (e.g. CIPS) are desirable.
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies and advising at executive level.
• Skilled in reporting procurement outcomes to executive leadership and governance bodies
• 8+ years experience in procurement category management and/or business partnering in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector
Why our team like working at Sydney Water:
• Huge multi-billion-dollar program of work which shapes Australia’s busiest and largest city. It’s rewarding!
• Positive team culture which celebrates wins and binds together to face challenges (have we told you were the No.1 company in Australia for graduates!)
• Flexible working arrangements, to give you fair work/life balance.
• We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, gender, or culture.
• Be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
• Positive team culture which celebrates wins and binds together to face challenges (have we told you were the No.1 company in Australia for graduates!)
• Flexible working arrangements, to give you fair work/life balance.
• We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, gender, or culture.
• Be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile.
Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
Do you think you are up for the challenge? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, cover letter outlining your experiences and respond to the screening questions as part of the application.
Application close date: Monday the 16th of November 2026 11:59pm
If you require further information regarding this vacancy, please email [email protected]
Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities.
At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
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