Who we are
Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.
We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.
Role Overview:
We’re excited to invite expressions of interest for the role of Digital Procurement Manager (based in either Sydney or Melbourne) – a key opportunity for someone passionate about partnering with the business to deliver smart, strategic outcomes in the technology space.
In this role, you’ll lead a team of procurement and technology professionals to shape and deliver sourcing strategies that align with our business needs and values. You’ll bring a collaborative mindset and a strong sense of purpose as you guide your team and work alongside stakeholders across the organisation. Implement both short and long term procurement strategies through engaging various internal and external stakeholders to improve the procurement service offering.
What makes this role truly rewarding is its breadth and influence. You’ll play a central role in managing the full end-to-end Digital Procurement process – from shaping supplier relationships and overseeing commercial contracts, to driving procurement portfolio planning and leading market engagements.
Your strengths in communication, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement will help us continually improve our procurement services and deliver value in ways that benefit our people, our partners, and the communities we serve.
Experience you will bring to the role:
- Experienced in senior IT procurement roles, including sourcing, supplier relationships, vendor management, and category planning
- Demostrate highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Skilled in developing IT sourcing strategies that support business goals and future technology needs
- Strong understanding of IT systems, policies, and industry practices
- Confident in leading contract negotiations, managing supplier performance, and overseeing procurement processes
- Proven ability to lead and support a high-performing team through change and delivery
- Desired: Familiar with procurement tools such as SAP, BI Reporting, eProcure, and ECMS
Qualifications & skills:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in a Procurement / Information Technology related discipline or relevant field.
- Outstanding influencing skills with evidence of leading significant commercial negotiations.
- Demonstrated skills in strategic thinking and planning integrating complex concepts.
- Discipline in executing defined business processes.
- Strong customer focus, with advanced conflict resolution skills.
- The ability to think analytically, and work with innovation.
- Strong understanding of individual behaviours.
Why you should come and work for us
Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.
- Jemena is among the first companies in Australia to be accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace
- flexible work arrangements, empowered to work your way & agile + additional leave benefits!
- primary & secondary parental leave & well-being and family support benefits
- numerous career development pathways + yearly financial support to upskill
- annual bonuses + generous $$$ employee referral program
- empowering you within a fun, diverse and inclusive culture
- group benefits galore for all employees!
- genuine focus on work / life balance
We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong.
Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.