Procurement and Operational Risk Advisor

The AUB Group is an ASX 200 company, and the largest equity-based insurance broker across Australia and New Zealand. We have recently expanded our operations internationally through acquisitions.

This role supports procurement operations across the organization, focusing on vendor management, contract reviews, and third-party risk facilitation. It ensures that third-party engagements meet both commercial and cybersecurity standards, aligning with regulatory requirements and internal risk frameworks.

In addition to supporting procurement planning and risk assessments, the role assists with coordinating contract lifecycles, maintaining a centralized contract repository, and contributing to supplier selection and consolidation efforts. The Procurement and Risk Support Specialist drives cost optimization and operational resilience across the group.

Secondary to this, the role provides support across property and facilities functions, including lease administration, vendor coordination, and compliance with facilities-related obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with strategic sourcing, vendor onboarding, and contract lifecycle management.
• Support due diligence, risk tiering, and compliance checks.
• Maintenance of procurement documentation, reporting dashboards, and supplier records.
• Liaison with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely approvals and contract execution.
• Contribution to supplier selection and consolidation efforts to optimize cost and streamline operations and identification of opportunities for cost optimization and risk reduction.

Third Party Risk:

• Partnering with Second Line of Defence roles such as Head of Procurement, IT Security, Data, and others to assess vendor risk, especially for technology and cloud-based services.
• Coordinating due diligence questionnaire responses and supplier onboarding assessments.
• Supporting oversight and monitoring of procurement & risk tools.

Contract Review & Compliance:

• Review and negotiation of vendor contracts, with the support of the Group Head of Procurement, and ensure favorable terms and compliance with relevant standards.
• Collaborate with Legal and IT Security to assess clauses related to data protection, breach notification, and system access.
• Maintain a centralized contract repository and support business owners with contract lifecycles, including renewals and amendments.

Additional responsibilities include facilitating coordination, vendor management, and compliance in the area of facilities and leases, providing administrative support for lease documentation, renewals, and facilities-related obligations, and assisting in document preparation and liaison with property managers and landlords.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Business or a related field or a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, contract review, and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of policy frameworks, regulatory standards (e.g., ISO27001, APRA CPS 234, ASIC guidelines), and cybersecurity principles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

We offer great benefits, competitive salaries, and a fantastic culture and environment.

Any offer of employment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of background checks by the employer or an external third-party on their behalf.

The employer welcomes all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and is dedicated to providing a workplace environment that supports and values diversity, inclusion, and equality.