Corporate Procurement Manager

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 inviting expressions of interest for the role of Corporate Procurement Manager – a meaningful opportunity for someone who enjoys strategic thinking, leading others, and delivering value across a diverse range of services. This opportunity can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role, you’ll guide a team of procurement professionals and partner closely with leaders across the business to shape and deliver sourcing strategies for Corporate Services. Your expertise will help support business goals, build strong supplier relationships, and continuously improve how we work together. Implement both short and long term procurement strategies through engaging various internal and external stakeholders to improve the enterprise procurement service offering. 

You’ll lead the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle – from shaping sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships, to managing contract lifecycles and overseeing the Corporate Services portfolio.

This is an exciting chance to lead with purpose, collaborate with impact, and influence procurement outcomes that make a difference.

Experience you will bring to the role:

• Strong experience in procurement, including sourcing, supplier relationships, vendor management, and category planning
• Demostrate highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in contract negotiation, implementation, and engaging a broad range of stakeholders
• Confident in managing supplier performance and applying strategic procurement approaches
• Proven ability to lead and support a high-performing team to deliver meaningful outcomes
• Strong capability in strategic thinking, planning, and working with financial data
• Desired: Experience with procurement tools such as SAP, BI Reporting, eProcure, and ECMS

Qualifications & skills:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a Procurement, Supply Chain, Business 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

*based in Sydney or Melbourne

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.