Procurement Leader

Brisbane (pref) OR Sydney Permanent Great opportunity to utilise your procurement experience with a leading Trans-Tasman Insurer Hybrid working – 5 days per fortnight WFH Collaborative and supportive environment About the role: This is a great opportunity for a procurement or commercial professional to work with the HCC and Commercial Property business. Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will be involved in sourcing, negotiating, contracting and category management activity to ensure that they have relevant suppliers to help the business achieve its strategy of delivering best in class claims outcomes to customers and to be the leading trans-Tasman insurer. This is an exciting time to be working in this space, with huge advances in AI and technology being developed to determine the risk to people’s homes and businesses. You will gain exposure to data analysis using latest cutting-edge technology – Geospatial imagery and analytics, weather forecasting data and the SCC platform that is critical in enabling the Disaster Management Centre to provide rapid insights particularly during natural hazard events and to triage Suncorp’s claims response. You will need resilience and strong communication skills with the ability to hold tough conversations, as well as data analysis skills, in return you will work within a great team environment providing you with the support you need for this challenging role. What you’ll do: Partner with the business to manage categories, source suppliers and oversee contracts. Develop and optimise category management strategies for Suncorp Claims. Analyse spend, claims volume and market data to identify trends and opportunities. Manage supplier contracts, risk, performance, SLAs and dispute resolution. Deliver savings targets through effective category management and collaboration. Advise, support and educate key stakeholders on sourcing, category management, negotiation and contract development and management strategies Execute contract changes (extensions, variations, terminations) aligned to business needs. Identify and drive innovation, continuous improvement and new sourcing opportunities. Gather market intelligence and develop procurement solutions to reduce Average Claims Cost (ACS). About you: Experienced procurement professional with 5 + years’ experience in procurement and an ability to educate, advise and support stakeholders as necessary. Mandatory Experience in Claims Procurement 2+ years would be beneficial but is not essential Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), negotiation skills and resilience Experience in a centralised procurement/commercial environment, collaborating across multiple stakeholders, providing services to a broad customer base. Mandatory Experienced in achieving and being accountable for tangible commercial results. Mandatory Experience in delivering quality outputs within tight timeframes within a standardised project management framework. Mandatory Analytical business skills, with an ability to produce coherent recommendations supported by the analysis Experience in working with others in a (preferably commercial) strategy setting role. Mandatory What You’ll Enjoy Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you. Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families Explore our full benefits At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact melissa.turkington@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided. Emailed applications will not be considered.