Procurement and Vendor Management Leader

**Procurement and Vendor Management Leader** **Brisbane, Melbourne OR Sydney** - Unique opportunity to make this role your own in a leading Australian Insurer - No day is ever the same, plenty of variety, end to end visibility - Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, flexible working model, supportive and collaborative environment We’re never just satisfied with how things are - because we know how things could be. And it’s our expert Technology team who forge ahead every day to make those ‘what ifs’ a reality. Welcome to a place where you can chase real progress and drive real change. And that includes your own career. Being a part of Technology at Suncorp Group means being switched on, endlessly curious and always adaptable. In return, you’ll be supported to bring your own ideas to the table and challenge conventions - with the aim of making life a little brighter, simpler and better for our customers and each other. **Overview of the role** The role exists to deliver Information and Communications Technology (ICT) procurement category management and vendor management to Suncorp’s Technology and Transformation Function (T&T). It will require the development of Category Plans, subsequent sourcing/negotiation initiatives and ongoing management of the existing contract portfolio and vendors. This activity is to be enabled by a good working knowledge of the ICT supply chain & associated commercials and strong stakeholder and vendor management skills. You will have extensive experience managing Top Tier suppliers and large contracts, such as IBM, Kyndryl, Microsoft, Oracle etc and understanding terms and conditions especially performance metrics like Service Levels and KPIs are essential. You will be required to manage monthly performance meetings and understand reporting including analysis of trends and issues. Whilst experience of procurement is beneficial, vendor management experience is essential. The role has both an internal and external lens and works with multiple stakeholders at all levels. This role sits within a close-knit team where no two days are the same, offering plenty of variety and allowing you to be involved in a range of activities end to end from idea generation to expiry. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading Australian Insurer invested in the changing digital and environmental landscape, where you will have the chance to be involved in strategy creation and delivery of commercial outcomes that enable technology solutions that focus on building futures and protecting what matters for our customers. **What you’ll do**: - Manage external vendor relations & performance including SLA’s governance, adherence to the SMF while building strong partnerships - Implement and manage vendor governance framework and supplier review processes, manage monthly performance meetings - Perform as functional bridge amongst external vendors as well as internal stakeholders - Develop and implement Category plans, sourcing strategies and/or negotiation strategies including define appropriate supply models for each category of spend and establish contracts that are competitive, reduce risk and optimise supply through appropriate SLAs - Determine the roles & responsibilities between Technology Procurement & Vendor Management and stakeholders within T&T; this will involve an assessment of complexity, existing intellectual property, risk, legal requirements, budget ownership and other relevant factors - Interpret T&C’s, resolve vendor disputes that have been escalated or are of a systematic or strategic nature and work with T&T Domains to resolve supplier performance and governance issues & coordinate development and tracking of improvement plans, if required **What you’ll bring**: - Minimum 5 years’ experience in vendor management or procurement - Experience in ICT Category Management and Vendor Management to include Tier 1 Software, Hardware, telecommunications and managed services, such as IBM, Oracle, Kyndryl, Microsoft etc - Experience in large organisations with complex environments. - Experience in a centralised procurement/commercial environment providing services to a broad customer base. - Experienced in achieving and being accountable for tangible commercial results. - Experience in delivering quality outputs within tight timeframes within a standardised project management framework and structured procurement approach. - Experience in working with others in a (preferably commercial) strategy setting role. - Experience in influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, and delivering quality outputs within tight timeframes **What we can offer you**: - Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as banking and insurance products. - A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave. - Invest in your brighter futu