Senior Procurement Specialist

24 hours ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia SS&C Technologies Full time
Overview

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SS&C Technologies is the world's largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency. SS&C's business model combines end-to-end expertise across financial services operations with proprietary software and solutions to service even the most demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries.

SS&C (DST) Asset Manager Solutions TRAC's flexible service models SaaS (software-as-a-service), hybrid, or BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), and technology enable clients to make choices and decisions to improve margins, overall service, and operational efficiencies that enable them to focus on business growth rather than recordkeeping. Our investments in rollover, personalised financial communications, analytics, etc., all integrate with TRAC to seamless, data-driven service enhancements that efficiently align with broader financial services strategies ("more than just recordkeeping"). TRAC supports plans of all sizes with a wide range of flexible outsourcing service options.

Why You Will Love It Here

  • Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
  • Your Future: Salary Continuance
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Time Off
  • Your Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance discount, Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave, Death & TPD Insurance
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
  • Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

What You Will Get To Do:

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst / Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading the development and execution of sourcing strategies across multiple categories. The role focuses on delivering cost savings, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting the company's overall procurement objectives. Success in this position requires advanced analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and strong influencing skills.

  • Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies that align with the organisation's long-term objectives, driving cost savings, quality, efficiency, and value
  • Execute formal RFPs, evaluate bids, and present award recommendations to stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and strategic spend management
  • Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers
  • Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and foster long-term partnerships that support business goals
  • Analyse complex procurement and spend data to identify trends, forecast demand, and generate actionable insights
  • Lead complex contract negotiations to secure favourable terms while minimising risk
  • Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, performance, and value optimisation
  • Draft and review contract documents, including Master Agreements, Amendments, Statements of Work, and Non-Disclosure Agreements, where legal input is required
  • Own and manage sourcing for assigned categories or high-value goods and services
  • Serve as the internal subject matter expert, delivering strategic guidance and category-specific insights
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across finance, legal, operations, and product development to align sourcing strategies with business needs
  • Support transition planning and lead special projects as needed
  • Engage regularly with business units to stay informed on upcoming projects and contract renewal plans
  • Provide mentorship to junior sourcing analysts, sharing best practices and supporting development
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify skill development opportunities for self and team
  • Act as a thought leader within the sourcing function
  • Lead market intelligence efforts to identify industry trends, benchmark pricing, evaluate new suppliers, and uncover innovation opportunities
  • Proactively assess supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards
  • Define and monitor KPIs for supplier performance and internal sourcing processes to support continuous improvement

What You Will Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 10+ years' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
  • Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives and global supplier engagements
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficient in Excel and procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Workday; Smartsheet preferred)
  • Knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, contract law, and cost analysis
  • Experience with sustainable/ethical sourcing (preferred)
  • CPSM, CPP, or similar certifications (optional)
  • High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and conflict resolution skills

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Supply Chain, Business Development, and Legal
Industries
  • Financial Services, Insurance, and Software Development

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