Procurement Manager - Technology & Digital 12 month FTC

At Rest, we help more than 2 million Australians to build a better financial future. With around $112 billion in funds under management, we focus on delivering strong long-term outcomes for our members — from their first job through to retirement. Your best at Rest means focusing on what matters, being trusted to get on with it, and knowing your work genuinely makes a difference. That’s how we operate every day, guided by our values: Be Daring, Keep It Simple, Take Action and Have Grit.Join us as a Procurement Manager - Technology & Digital, where you’ll partner with business stakeholders to maximise value from technology supplier arrangements through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation and effective contract execution. This is your opportunity to make a real contribution to the financial wellbeing of millions of Australians.The role balances cost, risk and strategic objectives to deliver sustainable outcomes in members’ best interests.Lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and execution activities across technology categories, including software, hardware, SaaS, cloud and infrastructure.Build and execute category and sourcing plans with business owners, translating business requirements into effective procurement strategies and supplier outcomes.Deliver commercial value and supplier value-adds through competitive sourcing, negotiation and disciplined contract management.Analyse technology spend, identify optimisation and cost-reduction opportunities, and report benefits achieved through strategic sourcing activities.Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, technology suppliers and procurement colleagues to support informed and timely decisions.