Manager, Procurement & Supplier Management

About the Role

We are seeking a Manager of Procurement & Supplier Management to partner closely with business units and project teams across the organisation. In this role, you'll provide hands-on support and guidance to develop and implement procurement sourcing strategies that optimise cost, quality and service levels, while ensuring supplier management, due diligence and reporting practices meet regulatory requirements.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in strategic sourcing, supplier governance and regulatory compliance, including APRA CPS 230, within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives from development through to contract and commercial negotiations and award
• Help the business maintain robust supplier governance, due diligence and performance management, including APRA CPS 230 compliance
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the vendor management system

Key Accountabilities

Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide guidance throughout the procurement process
• Identify value and cost-saving opportunities, and negotiate favourable terms and pricing with suppliers

Supplier Governance and Performance Management

• Support stakeholders in maintaining sound governance and processes for supplier selection, onboarding due diligence and ongoing oversight
• Establish performance standards and evaluation processes to assess and report on supplier activity, including progress, results, satisfaction, value and cost

Procurement Framework, Policies and Systems

• Monitor and report on compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including CPS 230
• Support the design and implementation of end-to-end vendor management and procurement systems
• Drive continuous improvement of the procurement framework, policies and supplier templates
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on risk-related initiatives in procurement and supplier risk management

Key Capabilities Required

• Strong experience in procurement concepts, processes, activities and strategies
• Solid negotiation and category management skills
• Experience with Supplier Governance and APRA CPS 230
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to influence constructively

Preferred Capabilities

• 7+ years of experience working in Procurement
• Financial Services experience highly beneficial

About Avant

Avant is Australia’s largest medical defence organisation. With an objective to be the business and career partner of its members, Avant provides:
-Medico-legal protection and risk management advisory services.
-Support, advice and legal representation in the event of a claim or complaint.
-Health insurance products.
-Education, research and training programs.
-Various other insurance products spanning cover of medical practices, income, life, disability and travel.
-Advocacy representation for its members collectively where it can make a difference.

Avant has over 90,000 members, 1000 staff and net assets $1.5 billion. Avant is a member owned organisation. Its core objective is to support, protect and defend its members.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.
We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.

Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.

Ready to join us? If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]