Group Manager Technology Sourcing
Group Manager Technology Sourcing
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Job Description
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in transforming procurement and property function from the ground up
This is your chance to make a lasting impact. Were seeking a dynamic Group Manager Technology Sourcing to help reset our function and drive performance across Australia and New Zealand.
This rare opportunity puts you at the heart of a large integrated services business where youll influence how procurement and property services are delivered at scale. If youre a high performer ready to lead change we want to hear from you.
As part of Group Procurement & Property operating under a hybrid delivery model youll provide specialist support across Downers business units. Reporting to the GM Group Procurement & Property youll lead technology sourcing manage strategic supplier relationships and deliver procurement outcomes aligned with business and Group objectives.
Youll oversee a team of 3 Sourcing Managers and 1 License & Renewal Manager with a focus on value creation cost-efficiency and strategic execution. This permanent role offers a hybrid work arrangement and the chance to shape sourcing within a top-tier organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management efforts across technology to ensure value for money governance compliance and sustainable procurement goals.
- Ensure optimised service delivery and benefits realisation utilising contractual leverage.
- Embrace innovative procurement solutions including Artificial Intelligence and leverage data analytics to enhance decision-making operational efficiency and productivity uplift.
- Act as a strategic leader influencing and collaborating with stakeholders to align sourcing delivery with group objectives and strategy.
- Engage influence and inform senior leaders to support key partners. Provide guidance & expertise for decision making.
- Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to drive innovation continuous improvement support transformational change and inspire productivity growth.
- Support the supplier to thrive by managing supplier concerns escalations information requests and facilitating executive engagement.
- Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers.
- Assist stakeholders to monitor evaluate and report on supplier performance using defined KPIs and scorecards.
- Identify category and supplier risks (e.g. financial operational geo-political) and support the development of mitigation and contingency plans.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Downer Digital Procurement Business Units Finance Legal) to identify procurement initiatives and align supplier activities with business requirements.
What You Will Bring
- A high performing mindset with a focus on quality execution.
- Youll be a great communicator and interpreter of business needs with deep procurement experience
- Tertiary Qualified in a Business/Commercial/Supply Chain related degree or equivalent related industry experience.
- 10 years experience in Procurement Category Management Strategic Sourcing Management or related discipline.
- Experience in a large complex working environment engaging with large corporate IT suppliers.
- Experience in large scale transformational change simplification and cost out initiatives.
- Information Technology related experience & knowledge (mandatory).
Benefits of Working with Downer:
- Work with an ASX listed company; working with market leaders.
- Location can be either Sydney Melbourne or Brisbane based
- Grow your career with us we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:
- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Be part of a team that cares we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employees wellbeing needs:
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
- A range of Corporate Benefits including:
- Discounted services (car hires hotels insurance retail stores gyms)
- Salary sacrifice superannuation
At Downer our approach to diversity is what sets us apart. Our people can be their best by bringing their most authentic selves to work every day. Downer is made up of more than 33000 people who are all different. Different preferences and perspectives. Different histories and heritages. We are different in the way we think the actions we take and the unique value we contribute to Downer and its these differences that are Downers greatest strength. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
