Procurement Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Barker College is currently seeking an experienced Full-time Procurement Manager based at our Hornsby campus.

The Procurement Manager is a standalone role responsible for leading and coordinating procurement activities across Barker College to ensure efficient, consistent, and value-for-money purchasing practices. The role centralises procurement processes, strengthens supplier management, supports staff in purchasing decisions, and contributes to improved operational effectiveness across the school. The position also oversees all tender processes, ensuring transparent, compliant, and commercially sound procurement outcomes. This role is intended to reduce administrative burden, strengthen procurement governance, and enable the more strategic use of School resources.

Responsibilities include –

• Procurement Operations; including setting up procurement processes and overseeing all tenders or works

• Supplier Management; Establish and manage preferred supplier arrangements where appropriate. Monitor supplier performance, service levels and value for money.

• Procurement Governance and Compliance

• Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing processes and reduce administrative workload Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate and oversee all tenders for works projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely deliver

ABOUT YOU

• Strong experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier management or a related commercial role.

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse information and identify improvement opportunities.

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

For more information please review the full PD HERE

With more than 350 teaching staff and 250 support staff, Barker College is a diverse, vibrant, and dynamic professional environment.

ABOUT BARKER COLLEGE

Barker is a leading independent coeducational school at the forefront of educational thought, visionary leadership and excellence. An Anglican Day and Boarding School, originally established in 1890 Barker is situated in Hornsby on the leafy Upper North Shore of Sydney.

Barker College is a fully coeducational school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.  We also have four satellite campuses:

• An Outdoor Education facility at The Grange, Mount Victoria, NSW

• An Indigenous Darkinjung Barker Campus in Yarramalong, NSW (established 2016)

• An Indigenous Dhupuma Barker Campus in Gunyangara, NT (established 2021)

• A Special Assistance Marri Mittagar Humanitarian campus in Hornsby, NSW (established 2024)

Further information about Barker College can be found on our website

WHY WORK AT BARKER COLLEGE

At Barker, you will join a values-driven and future-focused community committed to educational excellence, innovation and service. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the governance and strategic direction of the School, working closely with senior leaders and Council on matters critical to Barker’s continued success.

We provide a range of benefits to support the ongoing wellbeing of all our staff and these benefits are outlined here.

CHILD SAFETY COMMITMENT

Barker College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care. The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check and actively contribute to maintaining a child safe culture.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly via SEEK and provide:

• Current Resume/CV

• Brief Covering Letter which addresses the reason for your interest and how your skills and experience suit the role.

Applications close: 3 September 2026 at 10:00am

CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Successful applicants will be expected to support the Mission, Vision and Values of the School.

• Barker College is an Anglican School and applicants for this position will need to demonstrate sympathy with and support for the School’s Christian values. 

• Barker College is a child safe organisation and all statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment.  A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check will be required.

• Barker College is committed to a safe work environment and all staff members work within our WHS Policy & Procedures and other relevant documentation.

• Referees will only be contacted after initial interviews have been carried out.