
IS Procurement Business Partner
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement scalable, global IS procurement and category strategies across software, SaaS, cloud, and services.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing projects and complex commercial negotiations.
- Partner with IS leadership to embed procurement into strategic planning and decision-making.
- Design and manage the IS supplier governance framework, including full contract lifecycle management.
- Create and standardize procurement processes, tools, templates, and collateral tailored to IS.
- Support post-M&A integration by rationalizing supplier portfolios and aligning procurement strategies.
- Monitor IS spend, supplier performance, and value delivery across all categories.
- Embed third-party risk management (TPRM) controls into sourcing and contract workflows.
- 8-10+ years' experience in IT/ICT/IS procurement or commercial roles within complex, global technology-driven organizations.
- Deep category expertise across software, cloud, SaaS, and digital platforms.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels.
- Strong background in supplier governance, contract management, and risk frameworks.
- High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Strong analytical skills with experience supporting executive decisions using data and insights.
- MCIPS or equivalent (preferred), along with NCMA certification (desirable).
- Familiarity with Agile or Prince2 methodologies is advantageous.