About Dave Grosvenor

I’m a senior procurement and commercial executive with more than 25 years’ experience strengthening commercial capability across government, critical infrastructure, energy, transport, telecommunications, higher education and social services.

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My career has been built on one consistent theme: helping organisations make better commercial decisions, manage risk with confidence, and build procurement functions that actually work.

 

I’ve led teams of up to 70 people, managed portfolios exceeding $1.4 billion in annual spend, and delivered more than $350 million in verified savings across capital‑intensive sectors. My work spans the full commercial lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and category management to contract governance, supplier performance, digital procurement systems and enterprise‑wide transformation.

 

Across roles in Transport for NSW, Endeavour Energy, UNSW, Transgrid, Airservices Australia, ASX, UnitingCare and multiple NSW Government agencies, I’ve delivered:1,100+ negotiated contracts across ICT, construction, equipment and professional services, managed 450+ active ICT contracts at Transport for NSW, valued above $3.5 billion.

 

Led major ERP and procurement system implementations including SAP, Ariba,  programs involving 2,000+ stakeholders, stabilising and rebuilding underperforming procurement functions.

 

Led or participated in 18 NSW ICT Assurance Framework reviews for programs valued at $1.1 billion. I’m known for my ability to step into complex environments, quickly diagnose what’s not working, and build the structures, processes and capability needed to restore confidence and deliver results. Whether it’s renegotiating a major managed service, designing a category strategy, rebuilding governance, or leading a multi‑stream transformation,

 

I bring a practical, outcomes‑focused approach grounded in deep commercial experience. Before my executive career, I served in the defence logistics and supply chain environment, including managing critical spares during the 1991 Gulf War, for which I received a commendation from the Naval Support Commander. My contribution in securing critical spares for the RAN was commended by a Chief of Navy commendation.

 

Alongside my advisory work, I’ve spent 19 years teaching procurement and commercial practice at NSW TAFE and Charles Sturt University, helping develop the next generation of procurement professionals.

 

Today, through Dave Grosvenor Advisory, I help organisations strengthen procurement, reduce commercial risk, and build the capability needed to operate with confidence in increasingly complex environments. If your organisation needs experienced commercial leadership — whether for a major sourcing program, a governance uplift, an assurance review or interim executive support — I’d be glad to help.

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Capability Statement

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Executive Leadership & Transformation

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• Led teams of up to 70 staff with budgets to $8.6m, delivering enterprise‑wide procurement and commercial transformation programs involving 2,000+ stakeholders.

• Proven ability to stabilise, rebuild and uplift underperforming procurement and commercial functions.

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Strategic Procurement & Category Management

• Managed indirect procurement categories with $1.4b annual spend, delivering $350m+ in total savings across ICT, construction, equipment, professional services and major infrastructure.

• Deep expertise in category strategy, sourcing, market engagement and commercial evaluation.

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Commercial Management & Contract Governance

• Oversaw portfolios of 450+ open contracts valued above $3.5b, including complex ICT managed services, systems integration, cloud, telecommunications and enterprise software.

• Strong governance, risk and assurance capability across multi‑year, multi‑vendor environments.

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High‑Value Contract Negotiation

• Negotiated 1,100+ contracts valued up to $650m, including major ICT programs, managed services, ERP solutions, and whole‑of‑government panels.

• Skilled in commercial strategy, negotiation planning, supplier engagement and dispute resolution.

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ICT Procurement Leadership

• Directed ICT procurement and commercial management for organisations with annual ICT spend up to $250m.

• Delivered major sourcing programs, vendor strategies, commercial frameworks and SRM uplift.

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Assurance, Risk & Probity

• Led or contributed to 18 NSW ICT Assurance Framework Reviews covering programs valued at $1.1b.

• Extensive experience in probity, compliance, risk mitigation and executive advisory.

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Digital Procurement & ERP Enablement

• Delivered major ERP and procurement system implementations (SAP, Ariba, Oracle PeopleSoft, JDE, LinkOne).

• Enabled 900 vendors on the Ariba Network and digitised 60% of all PO and invoice transactions across the Transport for NSW cluster.

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Supplier & Performance Management

• Implemented structured SRM frameworks and performance reviews for 300+ tier‑two suppliers, improving compliance, service quality and commercial outcomes.

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Supply Chain, Warehousing & Inventory

• Managed inventory valued at $120m and oversaw 22,000m² of warehousing across three states.

• Strong operational grounding in logistics, distribution and supply continuity.

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Training, Coaching & Capability Uplift

• Delivered procurement and commercial capability programs across government and industry.

• Lectured at NSW TAFE and Charles Sturt University for 19 years, building the next generation of procurement professionals.

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