Senior Manager Supplier Governance and Procurement Risk

“It begins at Bendigo Bank”

We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

About the opportunity

In this role, you will lead the strategic oversight and day-to-day improvement of our enterprise supplier governance frameworks. You will act as a trusted advisor across the bank, ensuring our third-party partnerships remain resilient, safe, and aligned with industry standards. You will translate complex risk concepts into simple, everyday business solutions. Whilst building strong relationships to partner with people to achieve great outcomes for us.

This is a permanent full-time role which can be based out of any of our corporate offices.

In this role you’ll get to…

• Lead and enhance our bank-wide Supplier Governance Framework, setting clear, practical standards for managing critical supplier relationships.
• Guide our teams through key regulatory requirements, particularly APRA’s Operational Resilience standard (CPS 230) and Information Security (CPS 234).
• Partner with business leaders and executive committees, offering clear advice on supplier risk, performance oversight, and commercial agreements.
• Design simple, effective processes to assess third-party risk, resolve issues quickly, and track supplier performance using meaningful measures.
• Mentor and coach team members across Enterprise Procurement, running practical learning sessions to help everyone understand supplier risk.

What you’ll bring to the role

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Extensive experience managing supplier governance, third-party risk, operational risk, or procurement governance within banking or financial services.
• Practical understanding of APRA prudential standards—especially CPS 230 (Operational Resilience) and CPS 234 (Information Security)—and how to put them into everyday practice.
• Proven ability to design and run first-line risk frameworks, supplier assessments, and performance reviews with critical partners.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with experience presenting insights clearly to senior leaders and board committees.
• A relevant degree in business, commerce, procurement, supply chain, law, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.

So, why work with us?

• Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
• Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day.
• Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.

You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life. We offer flexible work options that put our people first.
• Health and well-being support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.
• Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice.

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you

Could you be our newest team member? Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve. Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay apply now!

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

Still in two minds?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!

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