Sourcing Specialist
Employment Type
PermanentClosing Date
15 Sept 2026 11:59pmJob Title
Sourcing SpecialistJob Summary
As the Procurement Management Specialist, you thrive on working with your team to provide procurement expertise to assist stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives.Key requirements include:
Proven experience leading end-to-end go-to-market activities, including RFx events.
Demonstrated ability to conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and provide actionable market insights.
Strong expertise in spend analysis and spend management to identify opportunities and drive value.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability, and experience managing multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional procurement qualification such as MCIPS, CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent preferred.
Experience with procurement and sourcing technologies (e.g., SAP 4 Hana, Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP).
Knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management practices.
Project Management and/or Lean Six Sigma certification highly regarded.
Experience operating in large, complex, global organisations with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver commercial outcomes.
Job Description
Who We Are
We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
Focus of the Role
As the Procurement Management Specialist, you thrive on working with your team to provide procurement expertise to assist stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives.
What We Offer
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births
Up to 16 weeks paid paternity leave provided to the non-birthing partners
Employees are entitled to 21 paid annual leaves per calendar year
Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year
Relocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the company
Receive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances
We are seeking a Procurement Sourcing Specialist (Band 3I) to support strategic sourcing and category management activities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a strategic sourcing role within a large global organisation and a strong track record of delivering procurement outcomes.
Key requirements include:
Proven experience leading end-to-end go-to-market activities, including RFx events.
Demonstrated ability to conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and provide actionable market insights.
Strong expertise in spend analysis and spend management to identify opportunities and drive value.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability, and experience managing multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional procurement qualification such as MCIPS, CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent preferred.
Experience with procurement and sourcing technologies (e.g., SAP 4 Hana, Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP).
Knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management practices.
Project Management and/or Lean Six Sigma certification highly regarded.
Experience operating in large, complex, global organisations with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver commercial outcomes.
This role will partner closely with business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, deliver competitive procurement outcomes, and support category objectives.
We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.
As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).
When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.
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