Sydney
Procurement/Procurement/Finance & Procurement
Full Time/Permanent
$227,676 - $257,069 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
The City is seeking a dynamic Chief Procurement Officer to lead a values-driven, high-impact procurement function that supports the City's vision and delivers meaningful and tangible outcomes for Sydney's people, places, and future.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance and Procurement, this executive leadership role sets the strategic direction for procurement and contract management across the organisation, whilst promoting innovation, value for money and sustainable approaches.
As the Chief Procurement Officer, you will:
* Drive the strategic direction for procurement, developing and implementing policies, procedures, systems, structures, and frameworks to achieve best practice.
* Provide expert advice and leadership to the City's Executive, client divisions, and key stakeholders.
* Shape strategies and actions to deliver value for money through improved efficiency, while encouraging innovation and sustainability.
* Lead procurement transformation, ensuring collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Build organisation-wide procurement and contract management capability.
* Establish collaborative stakeholder and strategic supplier relationships to maximise organisational influence and outcomes.
* Lead organisation-wide governance and risk frameworks to ensure compliance, manage risk, and realise opportunities.
You are an accomplished procurement leader who brings:
* Hands-on experience leading procurement teams in complex environments.
* Proven capability in leading transformation, change, and continuous improvement.
* The ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust at executive and stakeholder levels.
* A genuine passion for developing people and building inclusive, high performing teams.
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the ability to promote and embed these values across the organisation.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional accreditation (or equivalent experience).
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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration form and criminal history check.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Ilsa Cozens, Managing Director, at
For confidential enquiries, contact Ilsa at the same email address or on
What we can offer you
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
* 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
* Collaborative approach to flexible working
* City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional development
* Leadership and management development program
* Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
* Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
* Long service and employee recognition awards
* Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
* 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
* Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
* Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
* Part-time and job-sharing options available
* Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
* Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
* Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
* Recognised family inclusive workplace
* Veteran employment supporter
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at or
Apply via Cozens Mabel Recruitment Agency as above.