Michael Dancey

Michael Dancey is an experienced procurement and contract management professional, currently serving as the Digital Category Manager at the Australian Energy Market Operator since November 2022. With a diverse background that includes positions such as Director at Braemere Farm Pty Ltd, Sourcing and Contracts Manager at Spiecapag (Australia) and Melbourne Water, and Supplier Commercial Manager at Metro Trains Melbourne, Michael has established a strong focus on procurement category planning, supplier relationship management, and cost-saving methodologies. Notable previous roles include Senior Vendor Management Specialist at Telstra and Commercial Manager for Major Bids at United Energy and Multinet Gas. Michael holds a Bachelor of Computing from RMIT University, with a focus on business and stakeholder-driven procurement systems.