Procurement Manager

**About the Role**
BOQ’s highly regarded Procurement team have a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join their expanding team.

With the flexibility to be based out of our Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne office, you will be an experienced Procurement professional who will deliver procurement solutions that maximise value, manage risk, improve efficiencies and ensure quality for the BOQ Group.

You will be working across a broad range of areas primarily within the Financial Services category including Payments, Collections, ATM and cash services, Treasury, Foreign exchange, BPO, Card management and switching, technology / banking apps and platforms and Ratings agencies, therefore previous exposure to Banking & Finance will see you hit the ground running in the role.

A typical day will entail developing and delivering strategic sourcing solutions that support BOQ Group strategic direction, through the procurement lifecycle including planning, sourcing, contract negotiation, contract management, stakeholder and supplier management.

You will enjoy identifying and delivering opportunities for savings based on improved efficiencies both for the Bank and for our Suppliers, and you will have top-tier stakeholder management skills to allow you to liaise with and support our business stakeholders.

As part of your role you will develop category plans in conjunction with key business stakeholders, ensuring an holistic view of the category activity across BOQ, a clear strategy for increasing value to BOQ, and robust plan of initiatives to realise that value. You will also reduce and manage risk through compliance with procurement policies and procedures, APRA material contract regulations, code of conduct, ethical practices and adherence with relevant laws and regulations throughout the procurement lifecycle

**About you**

We are looking for a customer-centric Procurement professional with a proven track record in overseeing all aspects of the procurement lifecycle including 'Go to Market' activities, proposal evaluation, commercial analysis and drafting and negotiation of complex contracts/agreements.

Due to the portfolio you will be partnering with, Banking & Financial Services experience will be highly desirable (however not mandatory).

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as is your ability to tailor your approach and communication style depending on your audience, which will assist in achieving outcomes and maintaining relationships across the business.

If you want to be a part of our Procurement transformation journey and the above sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you

**About Us**

We are looking for a customer centric Procurement professional with a proven track record in overseeing all aspects of the procurement lifecycle including 'Go to Market' activities, proposal evaluation, commercial analysis and drafting and negotiation of complex contracts/agreements.

Due to the portfolio you will be partnering with, Banking & Financial Services experience will be highly desirable (however not mandatory).

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as is your ability to tailor your approach and communication style depending on your audience, which will assist in achieving outcomes and maintaining relationships across the business.

If you want to be a part of our Procurement transformation journey and the above sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you

**Our Benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted financial products
- Salary sacrificing options
- Paid parental leave with no minimum
- Paid volunteer days
- Purchase annual leave
- BUPA Corporate Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A ‘zero tolerance’ to Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) with active support for employees experiencing DFV
- Accessible work support through various practices, systems, office adjustments
- Gym, shopping, technology and travel offers
- 5 employee diversity network groups focusing on; First Nations Reconciliation Council, Proudly ME (LGBTIQA+), Multicultural, Gender and Early Career.
- BOQ Group is a member of Pride in Diversity and a participating organisation in the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

**How to Apply**

The Bank of Queensland is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

If you are successful for a role with the Bank of Queensland, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act. These checks may include, but are not limited to: identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks.

Job Reference: BOQ01350