Senior Manager - Technology Procurement Partner, Major Vendors

The Role

We’re now seeking a Senior Manager – Technology Procurement Partner, Major Vendors to join our Procurement group. As 2IC to the Head of Technology Procurement, you’ll sit at the heart of a high-performing team that drives value, innovation, and transformation across Tabcorp. Your key focus will be partnering with senior leaders and global technology vendors to shape strategy, drive commercial outcomes, and maximise the impact of Tabcorp’s largest technology investments.

Specifically, you will:

• Lead strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for Tabcorp’s most critical technology vendors
• Develop and implement vendor management strategies aligned to enterprise and transformation goals
• Oversee end-to-end commercial lifecycle management across major technology and transformation contracts
• Optimise vendor performance through governance frameworks, SLAs, KPIs, and scorecards
• Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, contract variations, and complex commercial arrangements while ensuring compliance with governance, risk, and regulatory requirements
• Provide executive-level insights, reporting, and commercial recommendations

Critically, you will also mentor, guide, and provide leadership across Procurement—uplifting capability, increasing engagement, and stepping in to lead the team where required.

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to shape the commercial performance of Tabcorp’s most significant technology partnerships – the vendors who power our platforms, digital experiences, infrastructure, and future transformation. It’s a high-impact, highly visible role that gives you exposure to senior leaders across the organisation and a seat at the table negotiating with some of the world’s leading technology companies. If you want a role where strategy meets execution—and where you can truly own a portfolio, influence outcomes, and lift commercial performance—this is it.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a trusted commercial leader who navigates complex vendor landscapes, challenges thinking, and represents the business in high-stakes negotiations. You thrive in fast paced environments where strategy and execution intersect, and you additionally have:

• Proven experience in technology procurement and vendor performance leadership
• Exposure to major technology vendors across software, hardware and communications
• Expertise in negotiating complex contracts and shaping strong commercial outcomes
• Strong capability in building and governing SLAs, KPIs, and performance frameworks
• Ability to create executive-level reporting, insights, and commercial analysis
• Experience mentoring or leading procurement teams and uplifting capability

What You’ll Get

We know that when we belong, we thrive. That’s why we offer:

• Time for moments that matter—birthdays, cultural leave, flexible public holidays, and 5 days of bonus leave
• Access to wellbeing apps and programs
• Regular social activities and exclusive event access
• Corporate discounts and special offerings
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs

About Us

We’re Tabcorp—home to TAB, Sky Racing, and MAX. We’re shaping the future of entertainment and wagering through digital innovation and cutting-edge technology. We back ourselves and each other, move fast, stay curious, and always put safer gambling at the heart of what we do.

Apply Now

Ready to make Tabcorp your home ground? Apply today using the link below. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, email careers@tabcorp.com.au.