Job Description

• Full time, 12-month fixed term contract
• Be responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies across multiple categories for small to medium/high complexity projects
• Base Salary $126,065 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Step into a pivotal role as a Senior Sourcing Specialist in the technology procurement team, where you’ll shape and deliver sourcing strategies across a diverse range of technology categories and project complexities. You’ll lead negotiations to secure the best value outcomes for the University typically with an enterprise-wide impact, ensuring every contract reflects agreed deliverables and meaningful performance measures. Success in this role comes from your ability to collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders, suppliers and peers, driving strong partnerships and exceptional results. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and values-driven culture in a high performing team.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop and deliver strategic sourcing strategies that manage risk, meet policy and safety requirements, and ensure long term value for money
• lead and project manage multiple sourcing events, including requirements gathering, market engagement, RFx management, evaluation coordination and recommendation development
• contribute to procurement pipeline planning, governance and reporting to support effective organisational decision making
• build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships, influencing and supporting customers to shape effective sourcing strategies
• draft high quality contracts that accurately reflect negotiated outcomes and key performance indicators
• drive value through skilled negotiation, continuous improvement initiatives and proactive collaboration across key stakeholder groups.

About you

• extensive procurement experience in large, complex organisations, with strong knowledge of recognised procurement processes and specialised sourcing methodologies
• proven project management capability and a track record of advising and supporting stakeholders while operating within compliance and process requirements
• strategic thinker with the ability to quickly analyse issues, translate strategy into practical solutions and apply sound judgement
• excellent communicator with advanced problem solving skills, including the ability to interpret, analyse and present complex qualitative and quantitative data
• skilled negotiator and influencer, effective across diverse stakeholder and supplier environments, with the ability to drive strong outcomes

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations by email to victoria.ford-rogers@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Friday 29 May 2026 11:59 PM