Senior IT Category Manager

at  University of New South Wales

BENEFITS AND CULTURE:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 9th February 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 24 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Strategic Procurement’s primary purpose is to deliver value by providing safe, efficient and effective procurement and in-bound supply chain services to UNSW faculties, businesses and divisions. Value is achieved through the establishment or improvement of competitive supply markets for the purchase of goods and services. Value is enabled by highly capable people applying uniform processes and e-technologies resulting in continuous supply chain improvement, enhanced corporate social responsibility and measurable savings for UNSW.

A key objective of IT Procurement is to:

• be a trusted business advisor;
• capture sustained and competitive value; and
• manage reputational, legal, commercial and supply risks.

IT Procurement plays a key role in managing and co-ordinating the delivery of high value IT products and services to meet UNSW expectations and facilitation of continuous improvement.
The IT Procurement team works collaboratively with stakeholders to partner with the business to deliver outcomes while ensuring appropriate processes are followed in best managing identified risk.
The Senior IT Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing a Sourcing Strategy that aligns to the recently released IT Strategy. They will lead strategic sourcing activities across the IT portfolio and work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives.
This position reports to the IT Procurement Manager and has no direct reports.