IT Procurement Strategist

This is a leadership opportunity to drive IT procurement strategies that deliver value, efficiency, and alignment with business priorities.

As a Category Manager, you will partner closely with IT stakeholders and business leaders to understand technology requirements and develop procurement strategies that support strategic priorities.

• Develop and implement fit-for-purpose procurement strategies, manage sourcing processes, and negotiate agreements that deliver value and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, oversee contract negotiation and compliance, and monitor market conditions to drive performance and identify opportunities.
• Conduct market analysis to identify savings, improve efficiency, and proactively manage risks such as supply chain disruption, market volatility, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Operations, Legal and other business units to ensure procurement strategies are integrated with organisational objectives and deliver stakeholder value.
• Track and analyse procurement KPIs, supplier performance, and category outcomes, providing actionable insights and improvements to management.

• Extensive experience in IT procurement, ideally in a regulated environment, with proven ability to deliver category strategies and outcomes that align with organisational priorities.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of achieving cost savings, efficiencies, and optimal business results.
• Skilled in contract negotiation and supplier management, with success in building and sustaining strategic partnerships that deliver long-term value.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, while delivering high-quality internal customer service and effectively supporting Technology's strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including the ability to foster collaboration, build capability, and drives high performance within teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement procedures, governance, and compliance requirements, supported by exceptional communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

NGM Group offers retail banking services to more than half a million Australians under various brands. We have fresh energy and big goals for our customers, and our people are key to us achieving this success.

Collectively, we're a financial powerhouse headquartered in the Hunter, with a workforce of over 1,600 people and total assets of over $20 billion.

NGM Group is committed to delivering trusted banking to enable our customers and communities to thrive. We do this by leading with heart, doing the right things in the right way, and maintaining high standards of ethical behaviour in everything that we do.