Procurement (Service Provider) Manager Lead

Major financial service corporation requires a Procurement / Service Provider Manager to lead team.

Your new company 

One of Australia's leading financial services provider requires a highly experienced Procurement and Service Provider Management Leader reporting into the company's secretary and CIO.

Your new role 

This role will provide leadership to the bank on Service Provider management, through the development and implementation of strategic and operational sourcing, procurement, contracting and supply management strategies and processes to deliver the best value in service outcomes and enable achievement of organisational goals.

The role will also be a subject matter expert, to provide advice and support to the business in all matters related to Service Provider management. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement organisational Service Provider management policies and processes to ensure a consistent and standardised approach and to efficiencies in procurement activities.
• Create a Service Provider management strategy and provide leadership and guidance to effectively execute it.
• Lead the research and analysis of market trends and best practice to ensure sourcing and procurement strategy and approach is current, risks are identified and governance frameworks are effective
• Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of Service Provider management to encourage innovative practices and support delivery of business outcomes
• Prepare annual Modern Slavery Statement and execute continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide resources and tools to support effective and consistent Service Provider delivery and management
• Assist functional business areas with the co-ordination of Requests for Information (RFI) and/or Requests for Proposal (RFP) as required
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks to minimise negative impacts on organisational objectives while encouraging opportunity and innovation
• Deliver reporting activities, including but not limited to: Preparation of board reports, action items, policies, undertaking research, drafting briefing notes and creating presentations
• Develop and maintain regular reporting and triggers to support functional business areas
• Consult with internal staff and external vendors for problem resolution, support and/or general consultancy

Leadership Responsibilties:

• Lead your team in accordance with policies and laws, covering all aspects of human resources management, such as recruitment, training, performance appraisal, reward and discipline, and complaint resolution
• Involve your staff in planning and decision making, and foster their satisfaction, growth, and development.
• Own and manage risk and compliance across your business unit, applying the Three Lines of Defence Model and the Risk Management Process to create and protect value for the business

What you'll need to succeed 

• Experience as a Procurement and/or Service Management Provider Leader is essential.
• Experience within Banking / Financial Services is essential.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Extensive experience in Service Provider management, strategic sourcing, procurement
• Understanding of local regulatory requirements
• Highly experienced in risk control management.
• Ability to communicate and present to executive / board level audience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

You MUST have PR/ Citizenship to APPLY.

What you'll get in return 

This is a full-time, permanent role at one of Sydney's major banks / FS providers. 

Offices based in West Sydney, Homebush. Parking onsite.

Hybrid / Flexible working.

Very competitive salary up to $200k+super.

What you need to do now 

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