Senior Manager Vendor Resource Management

How will I help?

The Senior Manager, Vendor & Resource Management is responsible for driving operational excellence in vendor and resource management across Data Platforms. You will directly support the Head of DP Operations & Risk in the establishment of the strategy and day-to-day operational management of Data Platforms' vendor and resource management so that the GM1s can consistency apply relevant processes in managing their vendors (in line with the Group procurement policy and guidelines), derive efficiencies and prevent any adverse cost impacts.

This role includes, but is not limited to, the below:

• Lead, manage and coordinate the Data Platforms RFP Process / Refresh
• Organise and attend Data Platforms relationship management and quarterly governance meetings with Panel firms. Manage and maintain Panel firm calendar and schedule of visits / meetings (including sharing information with firms).
• Allocate, with input from the GM and GM1s, Data Platforms relationship owners and act as the Panel firms' interface into Data Platforms.
• Central contact point for all vendor matters (commercial and operations).
• Facilitate the process for managed services / retainers / sub-tenders as identified by GMs and GM1s.
• Ensure Third Party Provider Compliance Requirements (e.g., ensuring all firms undertake annual TPSA, GDPR DPIA and Risk Review)
• Govern and track any credits that vendors may provide and work with the Head of DP Operations and Risk on the application of such credits to various cost centres.
• Develop and maintain a procurement lifecycle guide and disseminate throughout Data Platforms for consistent application.
• Develop and maintain an ecosystem around resource management for Senior Manager, DP Operations to leverage in order to manage vendor resources more effectively.

You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for 200 years. Our purpose is of creating better futures together. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You'll also keep learning to grown, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.

What do I need?

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in Vendor Management & Procurement
• Experience working in a large Consulting Organisation
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with senior stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven track record in projects aimed to achieve vendor management effectiveness and efficiencies
• Exceptional skills in MS office suite

We aim to provide one big, supportive team to help us achieve our purpose of creating better futures together. With us you'll discover new ways of working, and an exciting range of roles to showcase your skills. As an equal opportunity employer, we're proud to have created a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values diversity and flexibility and one where everyone belongs.

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As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If an adjustment is required to assist you during our recruitment process, please email ***************@westpac.com.au

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

At Westpac we are committed to providing a supportive culture and creating inclusive and accessible workplaces, branches, products and services for our customers, employees, and community.

We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please call 1800 655 592 Option 1.2 or email ***************@westpac.com.au