Procurement Portfolio Manager – Community Assets & Infrastructure
Permanent | Sydney CBD | Hybrid Working | $160,000 Base + Super
Are you a commercially minded procurement professional looking for an chance to shape a brand-new portfolio and make a genuine impact?
We're partnering with a highly respected organisation seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead its newly established Community Assets & Infrastructure portfolio.
Reporting directly to the Director of Procurement, you'll be responsible for developing and growing this strategic portfolio, working closely with councils and suppliers to deliver innovative procurement solutions and commercially effective panel arrangements that create real value for local government.
While an existing panel covering Playgrounds and Open Spaces is already in place, this broader portfolio represents an exciting opportunity to build new categories, identify market opportunities and influence the future direction of the organisation.
The Opportunity
This is a strategic leadership role combining category management, stakeholder engagement and commercial management.
You'll be responsible for
Developing and executing category and portfolio strategies
Establishing and managing high-performing procurement panels
Building strong relationships with councils and suppliers




Identifying market opportunities and driving portfolio growth
Leading end-to-end procurement and tender activitiesEnsuring strong governance, compliance and commercial outcomes
Managing one direct report and contributing to a collaborative procurement team
We're looking for someone who can bring
Significant procurement, category management or commercial leadership experience
Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
Experience managing complex procurement or sourcing initiatives
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
The ability to identify growth opportunities and develop innovative procurement solutions
Experience working within local government, infrastructure, construction, engineering or other regulated environments will be highly regarded
What's on Offer
Permanent full-time opportunity
$160,000 base salary plus superannuation
Sydney CBD location with hybrid working
Lead and shape a newly established portfolio
Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team
Genuine opportunity to influence procurement outcomes across local government
If you're looking for a role where you can combine procurement expertise with strategy, relationship management and commercial leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
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