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* Full time, fixed term opportunity until July 2026
* Seeking strategic sourcing expertise and strong business partnering skills for an exciting opportunity to work within a well-supported and high performing team
* Base Salary $150,628 + 17% superannuation
About the University of Sydney
At the University of Sydney, you are part of a community where your individuality is valued. We promote whole-life balance with the ability to grow personally as well as professionally. We strive to educate and nurture Australia's future leaders.
About the opportunity
The Procurement Services team at the University of Sydney oversees the procurement framework and governance, ensuring the efficient provision of procurement services. We are seeking a commercially focused Sourcing Manager to partner with the business to drive sourcing outcomes.
This role is part of the ICT Procurement Portfolio, which includes categories such as Software, Cloud, Telecommunications, and related professional services. The sourcing activities are varied and may include solutions for students, researchers, and university operations, supporting both routine activities and transformative technologies aligned with the 2032 Strategy.
Your key responsibilities will be:
* Project manage multiple sourcing events of varying value and complexity
* Develop market engagement documents including RFx's, managing responses, evaluating, and recommending
* Partner with stakeholders across the University, advising on procurement matters and developing value-adding strategies
* Engage with suppliers and external bodies
* Contribute to procurement process improvement initiatives
About you
* Experience as a Sourcing Manager or similar in a large, complex organization
* Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies in regulated environments
* Knowledge of procurement processes and sourcing methodologies
* Managing multiple sourcing projects with competing deadlines
* Experience with RFx development, response management, evaluation, and recommendations
* Commercial acumen, financial modeling, contract negotiation skills
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data
* Experience in ICT procurement (software, cloud, services)
* Knowledge of NSW Government ICT contracts and frameworks (desirable)
* Experience with SAP Ariba (desirable)
To keep our community safe, please adhere to COVID safety protocols.
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available.
Pre-employment checks: Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.
EEO statement: We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
How to apply: Submit your application (cover letter, CV, supporting documents) via the 'Apply' button. For internal applicants, use Workday.
For inquiries or accommodations, contact Mouhamed El Chami at
The University reserves the right to withdraw the position at any time.
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