Strategic Sourcing Manager

About SUBCOWith a proven track record of delivering transformative connectivity, SUBCO owns and operates critical submarine cable assets linking Australia to Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Building on this foundation, a new 5,000 km domestic cable system - connecting emerging digital hubs across Australia - is set to go live in 2026, marking a major milestone in SUBCO’s evolution. As demand for high-capacity, resilient infrastructure accelerates, SUBCO is entering a strategic growth phase of major scale up, actively pursuing global opportunities to deliver innovative connectivity solutions that meet the needs of cloud, content, and AI-driven enterprises.

Our Values At SUBCO, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define how we interact with our customers, partners, and each other. From being Customer Obsessed to always Raising the Bar, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Together, we are a team of Trailblazers who Grow Together and hold ourselves accountable, ensuring that We Each Set the Standard for success. These values aren't just words – they drive us forward every day.

About the RoleYou will be responsible for leading and executing SUBCO’s sourcing strategy, with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers to ensure SUBCO are optimising costs whilst achieving business KPIs . The role will liaise closely with both internal and external stakeholders across Engineering, Project Delivery, and Operations to the sourcing strategy is aligned with the strategic goals of the business. This role can be located in either Brisbane or Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities Build and execute SUBCO’s category specific sourcing strategy, aligning with key business objectivesNegotiating contracts with new and existing suppliers to secure favourable commercial and operational termsGather and apply market intelligence to ensure SUBCO are making commercially sound, strategically aligned and informed purchasing decisionsExecute quarterly business reviews with SUBCO suppliersBuild and maintain reporting capabilities to provide SUBCO’s executive with metrics on performance, potential risks and upcoming spend against budgetManage procurement risks by proactively identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategiesContribute to commercial and overall corporate strategy by providing insights on suppliers pricing, market intelligence and supplier capabilityContinuously improve and redefine SUBCO’s sourcing strategy to be in front of market trendsProvide continuous feedback to suppliers and holding them to account in all aspects of the sourcing lifecycleAbout YouStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and develop practical, effective solutions.

Advanced negotiation capabilities, with a proven track record of securing favourable commercial outcomes across complex contracts. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skillsProven track record negotiating complex contractsAbility to think critically and analyse suppliers and information objectively, ensuring evidence and data driven decisions are being considered when navigating complex negotiations.

Advance technical knowledge of the Telecommunications industry would be idealThe ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and drive tasks to completion without close supervisionStrong presentation skills, with the confidence to present recommendations clearly to stakeholders of all levelsAbility to influence both internal and external stakeholdersPerks & Benefits Be involved in infrastructure projects that will prove critical to Australia’s digital futureGet your daily caffeine fix with free coffee from our local partnersBirthday day off, need we say more?SUBCO Flex Leave – 5 additional days for health check-ups, family events, volunteering, study and/or personal developmentPaid parental leave