TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Sourcing Manager

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full-time

$205,590 salary package - includes base salary ($181,324), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As the Sourcing Manager, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver value, manage risk, and align procurement activities with TAFE NSW’s business objectives. You’ll oversee end-to-end procurement processes, build strong supplier relationships, and provide expert guidance to procurement specialists. Your ability to navigate comprehensive procurement processes and deliver sustainable, value-for-money outcomes will be key to driving organisational performance.

About You

You are a results-driven professional with extensive experience in procurement and sourcing within complex organisational environments. You excel at developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver value, meet compliance requirements, and support broader social and sustainability goals. Your strong communication and negotiation skills enable you to build productive relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, while your leadership ensures smooth contract transitions and effective procurement outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management, including oversight of comprehensive procurement processes within large, complex organisational contexts, preferably in the public sector.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (if applicable)
• A response to two (2) targeted questions when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words each)

Targeted Question 1: Please describe how your experience and skills (including any professional qualifications if held) would benefit this role?

Targeted Question 2: Please describe one recent example where you have developed and executed a pipeline of comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned to category plans, ensuring that business objectives are aligned with your organisation’s objectives?A career of life-changing impact awaits you.

Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm AEST 30 June 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Shay El-ardenli, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email shayma.elardenli@tafensw.edu.au, and 02 7921 0896.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Steve Dawe, Senior Manager Source to Contract, via email steve.dawe1@tafensw.edu.au.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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