Senior Technology Procurement Manager – Technology Infrastructure & Security

At Aurecon, we are engineering optimists who see the world differently. We ask what’s possible and turn ideas into impact. Here, you’ll bring your expertise to challenges that matter, alongside people who think boldly and are determined to make a difference.

What you’ll do

As our Senior Technology Procurement Manager – Technology Infrastructure & Security, you’ll take commercial ownership across a substantial portfolio of technology infrastructure and security services.

Working alongside IT leaders, architects, security specialists, Finance and Legal, you’ll shape sourcing strategies, lead major commercial negotiations and manage complex relationships with technology, telecommunications, infrastructure and security suppliers.

You’ll have the opportunity to look at established vendor arrangements with a fresh perspective, test the market and identify where different sourcing approaches, commercial structures or suppliers could deliver better value for Aurecon.

You will:

·  Lead strategic sourcing across technology infrastructure, cloud, telecommunications, connectivity, hardware, cyber security and associated services.

·  Develop sourcing strategies for new technology demand, contract renewals and significant vendor arrangements.

·  Lead RFIs, RFPs, competitive tenders, market assessments and complex commercial negotiations.

·  Review established supplier arrangements and assess whether they remain commercially competitive and fit for purpose.

·  Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, annual increases and complex contract structures.

·  Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, improved terms, supplier consolidation and greater commercial value.

·  Build trusted relationships with technology and security suppliers while constructively challenging them when required.

·  Partner closely with architects, security specialists and IT stakeholders who provide the deep technical expertise, while you lead the commercial procurement strategy.

Your experience and expertise

You’ll bring strong commercial procurement capability and the confidence to negotiate with large, sophisticated technology vendors.

You don’t need to be a cyber security specialist or infrastructure architect. What matters is your ability to understand the commercial environment, work effectively with technical experts and lead complex sourcing and supplier negotiations.

You’ll ideally bring:

·  Significant experience across technology procurement, strategic sourcing, telecommunications, infrastructure, cloud, cyber security or IT commercial management.

·  Experience managing complex and high-value technology vendor relationships.

·  Strong sourcing, contracting and negotiation experience.

·  Demonstrated experience challenging supplier pricing, contractual terms and incumbent arrangements.

·  Experience running competitive tenders and assessing alternative suppliers and commercial models.

·  Strong understanding of technology procurement and vendor pricing structures.

·  Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

·  The confidence to work with architects, security specialists, IT leaders and senior stakeholders without needing to be the technical expert.

·  Experience with suppliers such as Microsoft, Orange Business, Zscaler, CyberCX or similar major technology, telecommunications and security providers would be valuable.

Your industry background is less important than your experience managing technology procurement at scale.

How we support your growth
Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement.

The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together, what we value and how we invest in our people. You’ll be part of a culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination, where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready to explore what’s possible?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your thinking and experience, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.