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Thushan Jayawardena

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General Manager - Procurement Australia & New Zealand at Opal
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Thushan Jayawardena is the General Manager of Procurement at Opal Group, overseeing a $1. 5B annual spend as part of the senior leadership team. With nearly 20 years of experience across banking, retail, and manufacturing, he is a Monash University graduate recognized for his professional, engaging, and commercially astute leadership style.

He is dedicated to fostering strong, collaborative partnerships with suppliers and is deeply invested in his teams growth, learning, and success. Thushan actively promotes a culture of collaboration and appreciation within his professional network.

Unique fact: Before his current executive role, Thushan co-founded and served as a Director for the company spendsavvy.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
General Manager - Procurement Australia & New Zealand
Job Level
Senior
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Priorities

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Supplier Partnerships
He publicly thanks suppliers for their commitment and collaboration, emphasizing the value of the partnerships built together.
Procurement Transformation
His role and professional headline highlight a focus on leading procurement transformation, a journey he has been on for several years at his current company.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
General Manager - Procurement Australia & New Zealand
Opal
7-2021 - 5-2023
Head of Procurement - Direct Materials Australia & New Zealand
Opal
8-2020 - 7-2021
Senior Manager - Procurement
Opal
9-2019 - 8-2020
Commercial Manager - Sourcing & Partnerships
MLC Life Insurance
3-2019 - 7-2025
Co-Founder & Director
spendsavvy
In the press

Media appearances

Opal card replacement delayed by two years as bidding stalls in $568m upgrade. Featured in The Age
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Streamlining Procurement: Opal’s Journey with SAP BTP. Featured in Mastering SAP
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Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Monash University
PS/RG 146 Financial Planning & Analysis Accreditation
Monash University
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