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SalaryOur client is an established Australian financial services organisation, a household name with prestigious history. Not your typical bank, they are owned by their customers and will put their customers above anything else.
Currently undergoing one of the largest transformations in Australia's BFSI sector, our client has an unrivalled reputation within the ANZ region.
If you are looking to catapult your career in a progressive, supportive and L&D focussed environment then please register your interest.
About the role:
The role exists to deliver Information and Communications Technology (ICT) procurement category management and vendor management to our client's Insurance Technology business.
It will require the development of Category Plans, subsequent sourcing/negotiation initiatives and ongoing management of the existing contract portfolio and vendors, with a focus on application based/software providers. This activity is to be enabled by a good working knowledge of the ICT supply chain & associated commercials and strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
You will have extensive experience managing Top Tier software providers and large contracts, such as IBM, Microsoft, ServiceNow, Oracle etc and understanding terms and conditions especially performance metrics like Service Levels and KPIs are essential. You will be required to manage monthly performance meetings and understand reporting including analysis of trends and issues.
Whilst experience of vendor management is beneficial, procurement experience is essential. The role has both an internal and external lens and works with multiple stakeholders at all levels.
This role sits within a close-knit team where no two days are the same, offering plenty of variety and allowing you to be involved in a range of activities end to end from idea generation to expiry.
The successful candidate:
The role holder will be able to satisfy the following criteria:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in vendor management or procurement, specifically experience with large software contract renewals and tenders
- Experience in ICT Category Management/ Vendor Management to include Tier 1 Software providers, such as IBM, Oracle, ServiceNow, Microsoft etc
- Experience in large organisations with complex environments, a background in the Insurance industry would be highly regarded
- Experience in a centralised procurement/commercial environment providing services to a broad customer base.
- Experienced in achieving and being accountable for tangible commercial results.
- Experience in delivering quality outputs within tight timeframes within a standardised project management framework and structured procurement approach.
- Experience in working with others in a (preferably commercial) strategy setting role.
- Experience in influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, and delivering quality outputs within tight timeframes
Our client is offering a package of $140,000 - $160,000 + bonus. In addition and as mentioned above, they offer a wonderful working environment with L&D at its core. There are multiple additional benefits available which are not limited to:
- Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as banking and insurance products.
- A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave.
- Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs.
- Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave.
- Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council.
