Procurement & Contracts Manager

About the Opportunity

As part of the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta, this role leads the development and delivery of a strategic category management framework that maximises enterprise‑wide spend and drives sustainable value within Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese. As the Procurement & Contracts Manager, you will oversee strategic sourcing, tenders and supplier contract management, while ensuring high‑quality corporate and administrative services that support operational excellence, cost efficiency and strong social procurement outcomes.

Benefits

As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
• Extensive growth and development opportunities
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities

Position Criteria

We are seeking a strategic and commercially focused leader who can:

• Deliver multi‑year category strategies aligned to Diocesan priorities and cost‑saving targets
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing, including tenders and evaluations for major contracts
• Manage key contracts across their full lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement and strong supplier performance
• Oversee high‑quality corporate and administrative services to support operational excellence
• Analyse procurement data to identify consolidation and value‑enhancement opportunities
• Embed social procurement, ethical sourcing and Modern Slavery compliance across all categories
• Manage the organisation's insurance portfolio, including renewals, claims history and risk considerations

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 7+ years' experience in strategic procurement or category management within a complex, multi‑stakeholder organisation
• Proven track record leading end‑to‑end sourcing, major tenders and high‑value contract negotiations
• Demonstrated experience managing contract lifecycles, supplier performance and corporate/administrative service functions
• Strong capability in procurement data analysis, identifying value opportunities and informing strategic decision‑making
• Commitment to meeting CSPD's Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead requirements as part of employment

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• A current resume
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

About Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here.

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about CSPD go to https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.