Technology Procurement Manager

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Rest is seeking a Technology Procurement Manager in Sydney to lead contract negotiations and strategic sourcing for software, hardware, SaaS, cloud and infrastructure, partnering with senior stakeholders to maximise value for members. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in business and have demonstrated strategic sourcing experience within financial services, with a collaborative, facilitative style and a proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships. Success hinges on well designed RFPs, category plans and negotiated outcomes that deliver commercial value and strong operational results. To apply, tailor your resume to tech procurement achievements with concrete metrics. Close date 30 January 2026; Rest champions diversity, flexibility and a people-first culture.

Company Description

Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders

Closing date: 30 January 2026

Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies 

Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier 

Job Description

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support more than two million members, with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

The Technology Procurement Manager is responsible for extracting the maximum value from each of our
supplier contracts on behalf of our members.

This role is required to closely partner with the business on strategic sourcing initiatives, contract
negotiation and procurement activities including, but not limited to, business case development, RFP
design, supplier selection, contract negotiation and execution. You will work with procurement colleagues
to deliver continuous improvement across strategic sourcing/contracting processes at Rest.

• Lead contract negotiation and execution activities with technology suppliers.
• Build effective relationships with technology suppliers
•  Build effective relationships with senior Rest team members
• Build and execute category and sourcing plans with business owners across a range of technology (e.g. software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure) and corporate procurement categories
• Drive commercial and value-adds during negotiations with suppliers

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field.

Required experience, understanding or credentials including:

• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, ideally within financial services industry with experience in the technology category.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment, be successful in a facilitative role and create a positive and professional business relationship with internal stakeholders and external third-party service providers

Additional Information

Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:

• Personal and professional development opportunities 
• Hybrid working 
• Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave 
• Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave 
• Linkedin Learning 
• Income Protection Insurance 
• Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours) 
• Rest Stops - meeting free breaks 

If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now.

Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.

We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

*Funds under management as at 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.