MAKE IT MEANINGFUL
At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.
As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.
Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.
As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.
Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.
We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.
Job Description
About the role
Join Sydney Airport as a Procurement Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of Australia’s most important infrastructure hubs. This is a unique opportunity to develop and deliver procurement strategies across both Opex and Capex projects with a focus on IT related requirements, across our Planning and Delivery function. Working alongside senior leadership, delivery teams, and business partners, you’ll help drive value, manage risk, and ensure quality outcomes across a wide range of complex and high-impact projects.
In this role, you’ll be more than just a procurement expert — you’ll be a key enabler of best practice across the organisation. You’ll deliver end-to-end procurement strategies, build capability across teams, and ensure strong governance frameworks are in place. If you're looking to influence meaningful projects at scale, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and grow within a high-performing, purpose-led team, this is your chance to make a real impact in a business that is critical to Australia's connectivity and growth.
In this role you will have the opportunity to
* Deliver effective IT procurement outcomes that align with organisational goals and support successful project outcomes.
* Support all stages of the IT procurement lifecycle, including planning, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
* Provide expert advice on commercial and contract matters, helping resolve supplier issues and supporting strong contract performance.
* Build and maintain a capable supplier base to ensure quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery across a range of projects, with a focus on the IT category as well as the chance to develop in all areas across Opex and Capex.
* Analyse spend and market trends to inform strategic decision-making and proactively manage procurement risks.
* Drive continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes, systems, and tools to increase efficiency and ensure good governance.
About you
* Proven experience in procurement, delivering successful outcomes while developing and upskilling stakeholders and suppliers.
* Minimum 6 years of procurement experience, including managing operational spend projects and service-based contracts.
* Experience within IT procurement is preferred, but strong experience of managing the end-to-end tender process, including selection of best route to market, developing RFT documentation, leading supplier interviews and tender evaluations, negotiation, contract development and implementation.
* A relevant bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field, is desirable.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to create and manage effective procurement strategies.
* Strong communication skills to be able to persuade, influence and manage both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Advanced negotiation skills, with the ability to handle challenging conversations while maintaining strong relationships.
* Ability to prioritise work, manage workload and be confident at driving things forward in a timely manner.
What we offer
To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page .
Make it Amazing
SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.