Senior Commercial Specialist - Digital

About us

At Sydney Water were passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities and our employees. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Senior Commercial Specialist (Digital) to support a commercial manager in delivering best-in-class procurement services. This role is critical in ensuring the organisation sources and implements critical digital solutions on time and at the best total cost of ownership.

• Shape the future of digital procurementby leading strategic sourcing initiatives across software cloud services and IT infrastructure.
• Be a trusted advisorto Project Working Groups (PWGs) offering expert commercial guidance and financial insights that influence major technology decisions.
• Drive innovation and valueby designing and executing procurement strategies that unlock cost efficiencies manage risk and support digital transformation.
• Own the full commercial lifecyclefrom market engagement and negotiation to contract award and performance managementensuring optimal outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement identifying opportunities to elevate procurement practices and deliver measurable impact for Sydney Water.
• Lead with influence supporting and mentoring team members to deliver best-in-class procurement services in a collaborative high-performance environment.
• Align with purpose contributing meaningfully to our Procurement vision and playing a key role in achieving strategic business objectives.

About You

• You bringdeep expertise in digital procurement with a strong track record in sourcing IT services software and cloud solutions within complex environments.
• Youre astrategic thinker and relationship builder able to partner with technology leaders and influence commercial outcomes at all levels.
• You havestrong commercial acumen with hands-on experience in contract negotiation supplier management and procurement governance.
• You thrive indynamic fast-paced settings and are passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement in procurement.
• You hold relevant qualifications in procurement commercial management or IT (e.g. CIPS ITIL) and are committed to professional growth.
• You have5 years experiencein digital procurement or commercial roles ideally within large complex organisations or technology-driven sectors.

Recruitment Process

• To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter indicating your preferred business group portfolio and explaining why you are interested in supporting that area.

Essential Requirements:

You must be anAustralian CitizenorPermanent Residentat the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

Competitive Remuneration:Well 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 teams productivity and well-being.

24/7 Wellbeing Support:Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.

Discounted Private Health Insurance:Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.

Fitness Passport:Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16 Sep 2025 11:59pm AEST.

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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 Sydneys 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 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 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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