Love tennis? Passionate about procurement? Your dream job awaits. Tennis Australia is currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join its high-performing procurement team in Melbourne.
This full-time role focuses on developing and executing category-based sourcing strategies, managing tenders and supplier negotiations, and ensuring contracts deliver maximum value and long-term impact.
Acting as a trusted advisor, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organisational goals, monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to lead complex, multi-faceted projects.
With in-depth knowledge of procurement processes and supplier markets, the new Strategic Sourcing Manager will help Tennis Australia continue to grow the sport nationwide while delivering measurable value through strategic sourcing.
As for the perks, there’s plenty to love! Enjoy tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver and Melbourne Arena, onsite fitness facilities, free parking, salary packaging, and monthly health and wellbeing activities.
Commenting on LinkedIn, Christina Guerra, Director of Procurement at Tennis Australia, shared her enthusiasm for the role.
“You know that feeling, when you ace your first serve or when that deal finally lands? The one that was strategic, multi-layered and had complex supplier and stakeholder relationships to navigate?
“If that type of story runs through your veins, if you were born for procurement, then come and join me and my dynamic procurement team at Tennis Australia where we don’t just negotiate contracts – we help bring to life the wild, wonderful and world-class ideas that shape tennis in Australia, including the iconic Australian Open.
“Let’s solve problems together, build smart solutions and achieve amazing outcomes on and off the court.”
