Job Procurement Manager - contract role, Sydney

Responsibilities:

• End-to-end SaaS procurement, including vendor identification, evaluation, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Product, Legal, Security, Finance) to define procurement requirements and timelines
• Lead commercial negotiations with software and service vendors to ensure cost-effective and scalable solutions
• Manage contract lifecycle including initiation, execution, renewals, amendments, and terminations
• Conduct and coordinate legal, privacy, and security due diligence in partnership with internal teams
• Implement and improve procurement policies and processes to ensure compliance and governance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement strategies with business goals and budgets
• Track and report on procurement metrics including cost savings, risk reduction, and contract performance
• Maintain a centralised procurement database and document management system
• Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation and cost optimisation
• Ensure timely renewals and manage key contract milestones (e.g., expirations, auto-renewals)
• Stay informed on market trends and emerging technologies in SaaS and fintech procurement