Commercial Consultant

**This role can be based at any of main locations: Brisbane, North Lakes, and Kawana**
**Purpose of the role**

The purpose of this position is to source, engage, manage and then optimise the supply chain that provides service to the Home Claims & Assessing teams.

The primary function of the Commercial Consultant is to ensure that our providers deliver competitive advantage to the business with strong capability and performance.

The function also works closely with the Home Claims & Assessing teams, Legal, Risk & Regulatory and IT departments to ensure that the panel of providers meets all the business’s financial, service, operational and regulatory requirements.

**The role**

Sourcing, Selection, Market Research & Analysis
- Proactively undertake research and analysis of relevant markets to identify new opportunities/providers that may help deliver AGS a competitive advantage;
- Liaise with internal team members to identify high performing and innovative providers in relevant markets; and
- Explore and facilitate opportunities to establish ‘test and learn’ initiatives that may lead to new and improved business outcomes and capabilities.
- Perform procurement focused activities, specifically relating to Sourcing and Selection of appropriate suppliers.

Contract Negotiation & Development
- Work with business leaders and relevant support team members (Legal, Regulatory and Operations) to ensure targeted providers deliver a fi t for purpose solution that delivers on the businesses objectives;
Panel Performance Management
- Work with the Commercial and Relationship Consultant teams to ensure providers are performing at acceptable and contractually agreed service levels;
- Identify performance and capability gaps (skills, workload capacity, geo-coverage) in the panel and work with stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions;
- Work with the Commercial and Relationship Consultant teams to address systemic or long-term performance issues and, if necessary, recommend and manage the exit of poor performers.
- Take all reasonable directions from leaders to comply with the organisation’s workplace health & safety (WHS) protocols. WHS is everyone’s responsibility.

**What experience you’ll bring**
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Commercial role (desired);
- Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting; (desired)
- Strong procurement and contract development experience;
- Sound understanding of the general insurance sector;
- Sound understanding of Vendor & Category Management strategies;
- Experience in preparing formal documentation, including contracts, business case and reports;
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, as well as the ability to meet tight deadlines in a complex and rapidly changing environment;
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and work on multiple activities in a fast-paced/ dynamic environment.

**Our Perks**

**All Sites**

This role is available at any of our Brisbane and Sunshine Coast locations providing flexibility to choose the office that suits you. Our Toowong office is close to the city with easy public transport and parking options while our North Lakes offices are within walking distance of some of the north side’s best retail locations. If you love a view of the water, why not consider our Kawana office on the edge of Lake Kawana and only a five minute drive to the closest beach.

**The benefits of working at A&G**
- ** Be rewarded** - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
- ** Work flexibility -** with options to work from home two days per week.
- ** Options for leave** - life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
- ** Grow with us** - we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
- ** Give back**:

- our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.
- ** Take care of yourself** - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
- ** Celebrate the wins** - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
- ** Save money**:

- as well as discounts on insurance products, we’ve teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.

**About us**

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.

Our range of general insurance products including