Procurement Portfolio Manager - Technology at Qantas · Sydney

Company Description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• Drive technology led‑ transformation by shaping supplier and commercial strategies that enable enterprise change.
• Partner with CIO, CTOs and senior leaders to translate technology strategy into executable sourcing outcomes.
• Lead complex, high value sourcing and negotiations across software, cloud, infrastructure and managed services.
• Build and lead high performing teams, embedding disciplined execution, governance and commercial excellence.

We pride ourselves on forward thinking. We’re not afraid to challenge, we invent boldly and we purposefully disrupt. In an industry characterised by competition and change, we stay ahead of the game by innovating and creating outstanding products and services for our customers.

As Procurement Portfolio Manager (Technology), you will own and shape a complex, technology supplier portfolio, partnering closely with senior Technology and Business leaders to deliver commercially sound, future fit outcomes. You will lead largescale sourcing and negotiation programs across software, infrastructure, cloud and managed services, translating technology strategy into executable portfolio plans that drive value, resilience and innovation across the Group. Operating at executive level, you will influence key decisions, manage critical supplier relationships, and ensure commercial outcomes directly enable business transformation.

To succeed, you will bring deep experience in technology focused commercial or procurement roles within large, complex organisations, combined with exceptional stakeholder influence and negotiation capability. You are commercially sharp, legally astute and comfortable leading ambiguity - able to balance pace, risk and value in a dynamic environment. Strong people leadership is essential, as you will develop high performing category teams while driving disciplined planning, governance and benefits realisation. Critical to success is your ability to cut through complexity, align diverse priorities, and deliver outcomes that stand up to executive scrutiny - making you a trusted partner in shaping how technology delivers competitive advantage for Qantas.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 10+ years’ experience procurement/strategic sourcing or commercial roles within large, complex organisations, including at least 5 years in a senior technology procurement position.
• Recent, demonstrated experience leading high‑value technology negotiations in monopoly or constrained supplier markets, delivering sustainable commercial outcomes
• Proven track record in a team-leadership role, within a high‑performing procurement environment, embedding best‑practice discipline while driving adaptability and pace in environments of rapid strategic change.
• Proven capability to develop and execute portfolio/category strategies aligned to technology roadmaps, using spend and market insights.
• Strong executive stakeholder influence, with a track record aligning competing priorities and securing decisions with CIO/CTO-level leaders.
• Deep commercial and legal acumen, including negotiating complex master agreements, software licensing and outsourcing contracts.
• Strong supplier relationship management experience with major technology vendors, driving performance, governance and continuous improvement.
• Excellent planning and delivery discipline - able to manage a sourcing pipeline, track benefits, and produce executive-ready recommendations and reporting.
• Strong financial and commercial analysis skills (business cases, TCO, financial models) to support investment and budget decisions.
• High integrity and governance mindset - strong procurement discipline, supplier assurance and compliance (privacy, competition/anti-bribery).

Why Qantas?

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today.

Applications close: Sunday 24 May 2026

Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.