You can influence outcomes and meet diverse challenges.
You’re called upon to help decision makers identify the options that best match their objectives. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative solutions, and foster strong partnerships.
In this role, you'll:
• Lead the development and execution of category and sourcing strategies aligned to organisational priorities
• Deliver complex, high-value procurement activities, including negotiations and contract execution
• Provide strategic procurement and commercial advice to senior stakeholders
• Lead, coach and develop procurement team members and cross-functional project teams
• Partner with business units to shape demand, pipeline planning, and sourcing approaches
• Analyse market trends, innovation, and supplier landscapes to inform strategy
• Ensure strong governance, probity, and compliance with NSW Government procurement frameworks
• Identify and manage procurement risks while driving value-for-money outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement and uplift procurement capability across the organisation
Multiple roles are available. Roles that provide services to Roads Maintenance Resilience are available statewide. Roles that provide services to other areas of Transport for NSW are located in Parramatta. Role location will depend on the business unit. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are supported.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack.
About you
You are a strategic procurement professional with strong leadership capability and experience operating in complex, high-value environments.
You will bring:
• Demonstrated experience leading complex procurement or category management activities in government, infrastructure, or large-scale organisations
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate business needs into effective procurement strategies
• Proven ability to lead, influence and build trusted relationships with senior and diverse stakeholders
• Experience managing complex sourcing processes, including negotiation of high-value contracts
• Deep understanding of procurement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights and influence decision-making
Highly regarded:
• Experience managing high performing procurement teams
• Experience in infrastructure, facilities management, construction, or direct procurement categories
• Working knowledge of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework, The Public Works and Procurement Act 1912 and relevant policies.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday 28 May, 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact BERNICE.GOODWIN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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