Sourcing and Contracts ManagerHybrid

Why work for Cenitex 

Cenitex supports a modern, agile and productive public sector, and is driven by the Government’s commitment to a digital Victoria and better outcomes for the community. Cenitex’s purpose is to be the Victorian Government’s trusted IT Partner. We know uniting the best technology and the brightest individuals is the key to our success and we know it is our people who bring our values to life and contribute to the success of our customers, organisation and their colleagues. 

Our People promise is that we treat our employees as people, not workers. We provide an exceptional life experience, and we focus on the feelings, not just the features that match employee needs. We do this by providing deeper connections, having a shared purpose, an inclusive environment, providing interesting work and allowing flexibility. 

Culture and Benefits 

Cenitex provides employees with essential support through all that life presents and want our employees to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage and support professional development and offer a flexible working environment with a focus on employee work-life balance. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:  

• Flexibility - spans where, when and how we work best  
• Hybrid working - offers employees to work remotely 3 days a week, however it all starts with a conversation and from a place of flexibility 
• Employee discounts - up to 10% across 500 retailers 
• Automatic salary increases  
• Centrally located - state-of-the-art offices and end of trip facilities in the heart of CBD 
• Inclusive parental and carers leave entitlements.

We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women and strongly encourage females to apply to the role. 

About the role 

Cenitex is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Contracts Manager to lead enterprise‑wide sourcing strategies, high‑value negotiations, and sophisticated contract management across a diverse supplier landscape. Working at the heart of Victoria’s digital capability, this role drives commercial excellence, strengthens governance, and ensures value-for‑money outcomes that support whole‑of‑government ICT service delivery. 

As a senior commercial leader, you will shape Cenitex’s sourcing roadmap, uplift organisational capability, oversee major procurement projects, and champion best‑practice contract management. You’ll partner closely with executives, technical specialists, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams, ensuring all procurement activity aligns with VGPB requirements, legislative standards, and Cenitex’s strategic direction.

What you will be working on: 

• Enterprise‑wide sourcing and contract management programs, including major procurement projects and high‑value negotiations. 
• Supplier performance, contract governance, compliance, and risk management across Cenitex’s ICT portfolio. 
• Implementation of procurement reform initiatives, digital procurement tools, analytics, and improved sourcing models. 
• Continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes, reporting, and organisational capability uplift. 
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to uplift commercial capability and foster a high‑performance culture. 

Let’s talk about you!  

You are someone with: 

• A proven leader with experience overseeing complex sourcing and contract functions in government or large corporate environments. 
• A strong communicator who influences executives, suppliers, and technical teams to drive high‑quality commercial outcomes. 
• A commercial expert with deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and value‑for‑money delivery. 
• A strategic thinker skilled in aligning sourcing activities with organisational priorities, supported by strong systems and process capability. 

If you don't match the experience above 100%, that’s ok! Please still put your application through. If this is not the role for you, please create a profile to join our talent community using https://www.humanforce.com/careers/cenitex/jobs 

For more information about the role and the numerous employee benefits, check out the Position Description and Life at Cenitex document by clicking the “Apply Now” button.  

Watch some great videos of our staff on our careers page www.cenitex.vic.gov.au/careers to get a better idea of what it could be like to be a part of the Cenitex team. 

Our Commitment to Diversity  

Cenitex is proud of its diverse group of employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhances our workforce capability and culture in delivering outstanding technology services and solutions for our customers. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.  

Cenitex is an equal opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 

To apply 

Cenitex is a fast-moving organisation with lots to deliver - so we may not always wait until the job ad expires before reviewing applicants. As a result, you should submit your application as soon as possible. 

To apply, simply complete an application through our Humanforce system.  

Note: applicants are not required to provide a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria. You may also be required to complete a video introduction as part of the recruitment process.  

We’re committed to being inclusive when we hire people and understand that adjustments are sometimes needed. If you require adjustments to complete your application, assessment task or interview it is important you let us know so we can support you. You will not be disadvantaged if you request adjustments. We want all applicants to perform at their best and compete with other applicants equally. 

For any further questions or support contact cenitex.recruitment@cenitex.vic.gov.au