Full Time/Permanent
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core.
You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city.
Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships.
Embrace possibilities and be open to recent ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including large and complex strategic tenders.
You will provide strategic procurement advice, lead cross-functional teams and work with stakeholders across the City to deliver value for money outcomes and support the City's procurement objectives.
In this role you will:
lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including large and complex strategic tenders
undertake benchmarking research and provide market information
lead cross-functional teams in the development of sourcing strategies and documentation that drives value for money
provide advice and assistance in the development of RFx documentation to optimise competitive market tension
provide advice to panel members on appropriate decision-making processes and the validity and conformance of proposals
coordinate negotiations with suppliers to deliver best value for money outcomes for the City
manage non-compliance with panel probity provisions and processes
provide commercial support and advice to the business on supplier and contractual issues
support and build sourcing capability across the team and organisation, including facilitating procurement training
undertake contract management of selected Procurement-managed contracts as required




contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the City's end-to-end procurement framework.
We're looking for someone with:
tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or at least five years' equivalent work experience, with relevant professional accreditation or certification such as MCIPS
a strong understanding of best practice strategic procurement and experience working within a centralised strategic procurement team
experience working in a transformation and/or change management environment
demonstrated public sector probity awareness
strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
proficient in using Excel
the ability to drive continuous improvement and develop practical solutions to support business needs.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online
by11:59pm, Thursday 17th September ****.
For more information,
contact ******
What we can offer you
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office,



with many public transport options.
Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities.
We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.
We're a disability confident recruiter.
If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at ****** or ************.
The City of Sydney acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area.
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