Senior Manager, Procurement – 12‑Month Contract

Use your procurement expertise to drive commercial value, strengthen supply chains and support services that make a meaningful difference to South Australians.

Lead a dedicated Procurement team within a collaborative, values‑led organisation where your expertise, ideas and contribution are valued.

Enjoy the stability of a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with access to generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging benefits and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Ready to bring your procurement leadership expertise to a role where your decisions create value beyond the bottom line?

As Senior Manager, Procurement, you'll lead procurement strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships and drive commercial efficiencies across one of South Australia's leading not‑for‑profit organisations.

This 12‑month fixed‑term contract offers the chance to lead an established Procurement team, influence organisational purchasing decisions and deliver sustainable outcomes that support our services and communities.

50,000 lives and counting.

That's how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state's leading not‑for‑profits, we're making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we're growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with genuine compassion and care. Could that be you?

Apply for the Senior Manager, Procurement role and use your commercial expertise and leadership to strengthen the services that make a difference across South Australia.

What you’ll do

- Driving procurement strategy and commercial performance: identify cost‑saving opportunities, improve purchasing practices and deliver measurable financial and operational benefits.
- Leading strategic sourcing and contract negotiations: secure competitive, sustainable agreements and build strong, productive relationships with key suppliers.
- Providing leadership to the Procurement team: develop capability, support performance and foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture.




- Strengthening procurement processes and supply chain operations: improve efficiency, supplier performance, governance and compliance with organisational policies.
- Partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders: provide commercial insights, influence purchasing decisions and support responsible procurement aligned with AnglicareSA's values and sustainability commitments.

What you’ll bring

You're an experienced procurement leader who combines commercial acumen with strong relationship management and a genuine passion for developing people.

You understand that effective procurement is about more than negotiating contracts or reducing costs. It's about building partnerships, improving processes and ensuring resources are used responsibly to deliver the best possible outcomes.

You'll bring the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, the judgement to make sound commercial decisions and the leadership skills to support your team through changing priorities.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

- Experience in senior procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications in purchasing, contract management or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing high‑value contracts, delivering cost efficiencies and achieving sustainable commercial outcomes.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide, develop and motivate teams while fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical and negotiation skills, with experience developing procurement strategies, improving processes and managing supplier performance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders, build partnerships and provide practical commercial advice.





We would also love you to have:

We recognise that experienced procurement professionals bring different industry backgrounds and strengths. You don't need experience in every area of our operations. We're particularly interested in your ability to lead teams, deliver commercial value and build effective procurement partnerships.

Exposure to procurement within a large, multi‑service organisation, government, not‑for‑profit or other regulated environment.

Experience developing procurement policies, governance frameworks, performance measures or continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge of sustainable and ethical procurement practices, including environmental, social and governance considerations.

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

- Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships.
- Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance.
- Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more.
- Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities.

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

To apply, simply click the “Apply” button and submit your application by 9am on Friday 13th November 2026 (direct applications only, no agencies please).

Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

What you’ll do

- Driving procurement strategy and commercial performance: identify cost‑saving opportunities, improve purchasing practices and deliver measurable financial and operational benefits.

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