Associate Procurement Manager

You're agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You're called upon to help decision makers identify the options that best match their objectives. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative solutions, and foster strong partnerships.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including market analysis, sourcing strategy development, tender processes, evaluations, negotiations, and contract award.

• Manage complex, high-risk, and high-value procurement projects in accordance with government policies and legislative requirements.

• Support the development of category management and sourcing strategies that improve value, efficiency, and service outcomes.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver fit-for-purpose procurement solutions.

• Identify and mitigate procurement, commercial, and operational risks.

• Contribute to procurement governance, policy development, reporting, and continuous improvement programs.

Location

Roles are located in Parramatta.

Roles within the Roads Maintenance Resilience (RMR) Portfolio are available statewide across NSW.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are supported.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are an experienced procurement professional who can confidently manage complex sourcing activities and work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement and sourcing activities within a large organisation.

• Strong knowledge of government procurement frameworks, policies, legislation, and probity requirements.

• Proven ability to lead high-value tender processes and commercial negotiations.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.

• Strong commercial acumen and risk management capability.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

• Experience working across diverse categories such as facilities management, construction materials and services, professional services, infrastructure.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 2 September, 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact ••••@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW