Senior Manager, Procurement - 12-Month Contract in Adelaide

Use your procurement expertise to drive commercial value, strengthen supply chains and support services that make a meaningful difference to South Australians. Lead a dedicated Procurement team within a collaborative, values-led organisation where your expertise, ideas and contribution are valued. Enjoy the stability of a 12-month fixed-term contract, with access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and employee wellbeing initiatives.

As Senior Manager, Procurement, you'll lead procurement strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships and drive commercial efficiencies across one of South Australia's leading not-for-profit organisations. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to lead an established Procurement team, influence organisational purchasing decisions and deliver sustainable outcomes that support our services and communities.

As one of the state's leading not-for-profits, we're making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve – and we're growing our reach for the future.

What you'll do:

• Play a key leadership role in strengthening AnglicareSA's procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring the organisation achieves value for money while maintaining strong supplier relationships and effective service delivery.
• Provide strategic direction to the Procurement team, leading initiatives that improve purchasing practices, optimise organisational expenditure and strengthen procurement performance.
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across AnglicareSA, balancing commercial priorities with operational needs.
• Identify opportunities, negotiate favourable agreements and develop practical solutions that create lasting organisational value.
• Build team capability, foster collaboration and embed procurement practices that support accountability, sustainability and continuous improvement.

You'll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

• Driving procurement strategy and commercial performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving purchasing practices and delivering measurable financial and operational benefits.
• Leading strategic sourcing and contract negotiations, securing competitive, sustainable agreements and building strong, productive relationships with key suppliers.
• Providing leadership to the Procurement team, developing capability, supporting performance and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Strengthening procurement processes and supply chain operations, improving efficiency, supplier performance, governance and compliance with organisational policies.
• Partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders, providing commercial insights, influencing purchasing decisions and supporting responsible procurement aligned with AnglicareSA's values and sustainability commitments.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in senior procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications in purchasing, contract management or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing high-value contracts, delivering cost efficiencies and achieving sustainable commercial outcomes.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide, develop and motivate teams while fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical and negotiation skills, with experience developing procurement strategies, improving processes and managing supplier performance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders, building partnerships and providing practical commercial advice.

We would also love you to have:

• Exposure to procurement within a large, multi-service organisation, government, not-for-profit or other regulated environment.
• Experience developing procurement policies, governance frameworks, performance measures or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of sustainable and ethical procurement practices, including environmental, social and governance considerations.

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it. Here's what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

• Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you'll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about.
• We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• At AnglicareSA, you'll never feel alone. You'll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you'll build relationships that last a lifetime.
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships.
• Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance.
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more.
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities.

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities. We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA's Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.