Senior Technology Procurement Manager – Enterprise
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 – Enterprise, you’ll play a key role in shaping how Aurecon sources and manages the technology that supports our people and business.
You’ll take commercial ownership across a significant enterprise technology portfolio, working closely with IT leaders, architects, Finance, Legal and business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate complex supplier arrangements and ensure we’re getting the best value from our technology investments.
This is an opportunity to challenge established ways of working, influence major commercial decisions and help shape how Aurecon approaches technology procurement as our business continues to grow.
You will:
- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement across enterprise software, SaaS, applications and technology services.
- Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies for new requirements, renewals and complex vendor arrangements.
- Lead RFIs, RFPs, tender processes, market scans and commercial evaluations.
- Negotiate complex pricing and contractual models, including subscription, consumption and token-based arrangements.
- Challenge existing supplier arrangements and identify opportunities for better commercial outcomes, alternative solutions and cost optimisation.
- Build strong relationships with major technology suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Partner with IT architects and technical specialists, using their technical expertise while taking ownership of the commercial and procurement strategy
- Support effective budgeting, demand management and forward planning across the portfolio.
Your experience and expertise
You’ll be a commercially strong procurement professional who is comfortable operating in a complex technology environment. You don't need to be a technical specialist, but you’ll understand technology well enough to ask the right questions, challenge vendors and translate business requirements into strong commercial outcomes.
You’ll ideally bring:
- Significant experience in technology procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, commercial management or vendor management.
- Experience managing complex, high-value enterprise technology contracts.
- Strong negotiation capability, particularly across major software, SaaS and technology vendors.
- Experience with different commercial models, including subscription, licensing, consumption and token-based pricing.
- Experience leading competitive sourcing processes and assessing market alternatives.
- Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge long-standing supplier arrangements.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with IT leaders, architects, Finance, Legal and senior business stakeholders.
- Experience working with large technology vendors such as Microsoft, Autodesk, Bentley, Workday or ServiceNow, or comparable enterprise technology providers, would be beneficial.
Most importantly, we're looking for commercial technology procurement expertise rather than deep technical product knowledge.
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.