Establish sourcing strategies & lead major sourcing transactions to achieve maximum financial outcome & cost savings
Lead, mentor & be responsible for the performance of a small Procurement Team
Build & maintain strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders, including other Rabobank regions
Support Vendor Management to perform vendor onboarding due diligence
Support Supplier Relationship Managers to perform ongoing vendor due diligence and performance monitoring
Design & lead sustainable procurement practices
Conduct & report on data analysis on suppliers, spend, trends & categories to ensure procurement outcomes are met
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, & commercial capability
Act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior leaders & executives across the bank
Influence & challenge stakeholders to achieve optimal commercial & risk outcomes
Present sourcing strategies, business cases, & recommendations to governance forums & executive committees
Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory obligations, & legal requirements
Support audits, regulatory reviews, & assurance activities related to procurement
Embed strong contract management & governance disciplines across the supplier lifecycle

Proven experience in a combination of Procurement, Vendor Management, strategy, leadership roles
Understanding & practical experience of local or global legislations relating to managing 3rd party risks including, but not limited to, DORA, EBA outsourcing, APRA CPS 230 & 234
Strong communication & interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders
Exceptional problem-solving skills & commercial acumen, in particular, experience in managing complex procurement activities & leading contract negotiations
Demonstrate the ability to apply risk management principles & effectively monitor vendor performance
IT Contracts experience is highly regarded
Knowledge of relevant global & local Compliance regulations & practices

Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank & for Australia, that means we have a blend of time working between the office & home
Wellbeing leave . These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance & is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, & more fulfilling lives
Education Assistance Program . Rabobank values the development of its people & has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development
Parental Leave that supports you & your family while giving you the freedom & flexibility to enjoy this special time (up-to 14 weeks paid leave)
Bonus and Additional Leave . We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough! At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave & an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave
Extra Insurance . Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD & Income Protection Insurance
Rabo Workplace Giving program . As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners

Senior Procurement Manager

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