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This is a visible, hands-on role where you will establish and execute an annual procurement work program, lead complex commercial negotiations and partner closely with key internal functions- including Legal, Finance, Global, and Cyber - to ensure News Corps operational, security and financial interests are protected throughout the entire contract lifecycle.\nMain Responsibilities\nStrategic Sourcing & Execution\nLead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across technology categories, including strategy development, market engagement, tendering, supplier evaluation and contract execution.\nDraft, structure and negotiate high-quality, fit-for-purpose commercial contracts for low- to high-risk engagements.\nPrepare and present clear, data-backed award recommendations to executive leadership.\nCommercial & Financial Management\nPartner closely with Commercial Finance to ensure deals align with operating budget envelopes.\nDrive initiatives to deliver on individual and team-wide annual cost-optimisation targets without compromising operational performance.\nBuild and manage strategic supplier relationships to secure market-competitive rates and sustained commercial value.\nContract Governance & Risk Management\nGuide business stakeholders on contract lifecycle management, proactively handling claims, disputes, renewals, and variations.\nPartner with Legal, Cyber and Global teams to safeguard NCA's compliance, IP and data security standards.\nIdentify operational and supply chain risks early, embedding robust mitigation strategies into agreements.\nWho are you?\n5-7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management or commercial contract management within a complex corporate environment.\nProven track record partnering with technical teams, with the ability to translate complex IT, platform, and digital requirements into robust commercial documents.\nStrong background in contract review, drafting and supplier dispute management in close alignment with Legal counsel.\nHighly commercially astute and data-driven, using market insights and metrics to challenge the status quo and unlock value.\nExceptional relationship builder and influencer who can respectfully challenge assumptions and engage everyone from front-line engineers to senior executives.\nExperience within a media, digital platform, or broadcast environment is highly regarded. \nWhy News Corp Australia\nJoin a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.\nNews Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.\nOur benefits include:\nExclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family\n\nPerks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits\n\nHealth & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)\n\nTime off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.\n\nFinancial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money\n\nIn addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:\nHelping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career\n\nGiving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives\n\nWorkplace Inclusion and facilities - Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms\n\nWho are we?\nWe are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.In an evolving media industry our brands continue to drive the story and influence the agenda - 7.4 million Australians read one of our national, metro or regional paid daily titles a week. We are proud to be the greatest storytellers in Australia. Our products are innovative and dynamic, constantly adapting to new challenges and pioneering the way forward to lead the market. A fast paced and ever changing environment requires adequate, robust and reliable business systems and processes which play a vital part in our success.What’s next?\nApply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers\nOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion\nDiversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!\nWe are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. 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