IT Procurement Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job IT Procurement Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

QBE is one of the top 20 global general insurers with operations in 37 countries around the world.

Working at QBE, we recognise the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and support a range of flexible work arrangements to promote a better family/life/work balance.

We offer you a dynamic workplace culture, one that values and leverages the unique ideas, capabilities and experiences you bring irrespective of where you are in the world. We believe this strengthens our ability to deliver on our business goals, particularly as it relates to innovation, growth and our focus on customers.

The opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity that exists within our Global IT Procurement for an experienced IT Procurement Manager. Reporting to the Head of IT Procurement, Australia/New Zealand, this is a pivotal role that will provide you the opportunity to be at the forefront of the business and at the center of the transactions along with managing various stakeholders.  You will lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned initiatives in the Australian Operations region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of IT Procurement events to maximise savings, minimise risk and maximise the quality of service delivered from suppliers
• Support the Head of IT Procurement with procurement events as required
• Running sourcing events
• Contract management; both new contracts and renewals.
• Procurement analysis.  Supplier spend and ad hoc reporting.
• Monitor and report against supplier agreements through QBE’s tools and provide detailed analytics on contract and commercial insights
• Report on procurement savings achieved

What does success look like?

• You will have relevant tertiary qualifications.  Ideally in the areas of Commerce, Finance, Accounting, IT, or Legal.  An MBA or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) would be highly regarded for this role
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to challenge whilst maintaining a positive relationship
• Stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fasted paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Highly organised, able to effectively prioritise with advanced task management skills
• Extensive knowledge of finance (P&L, cost center, GL Accounts and Purchase Orders)
• Advance experience in contract negotiations
• Good understanding of RFP’s (Request for Proposal), SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) and supplier scorecards
• Exposure to the IT industry – key segments, suppliers and trends
• Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Like us, you are a high performer with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a fun, diverse and dynamic team.  You will be provided with a competitive salary package and benefits along with the opportunity to work in a collaborative and high-performing environment. 

Benefits?

QBE, you will be provided with a competitive remuneration structure and benefits, in an environment that offers support, and encourages career development and learning.

We offer a range of benefits and discounts including:

• Paid Parental leave (inclusive of paid superannuation during this time)
• Secondment opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid volunteer leave
• Purchased leave
• Product discounts
• Superannuation matching

For more information, click the APPLY button to submit your details.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and will be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.