At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis for everyone.

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.

We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, this pivotal role will lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives that support the growth of Tennis Australia (TA) and its Member Associations (MAs). You'll drive best-practice tendering, supplier engagement, and contract management across a diverse portfolio of business units, ensuring procurement delivers measurable value and long-term impact. If you're passionate about strategic procurement and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to the court.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Lead the development and implementation of category-based strategic sourcing plans.
Drive end-to-end tendering, contract negotiations, and supplier engagement strategies.
Act as a trusted advisor to business units on strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and procurement best practice.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure procurement solutions align with organisational goals and policy compliance.
Utilise the strategic sourcing tool to report on value delivery, track savings, and ensure documentation is maintained and accessible.
Build and manage supplier relationships to support innovation, sustainability, and long-term value.
About you

You’re a strategic and commercially minded procurement professional with a passion for delivering outcomes that make a difference. You thrive in dynamic environments, have strong stakeholder engagement skills, and know how to turn sourcing strategies into tangible results.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

Significant experience in procurement and strategic sourcing within complex or multi-faceted organisations
Proven ability to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes and contract negotiations
Strong skills in supplier and contract management, with the ability to interpret and manage commercial agreements
Demonstrated success managing category portfolios and delivering value through strategic planning
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach
Proficiency in procurement systems (Workday or similar) and a sound understanding of governance and compliance frameworks

What’s to love?

Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena
Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180
To Apply

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.