Senior Procurement Manager at Rabobank

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategy, Leadership, Sourcing Strategy, Commercial Outcomes, Contract Negotiation, Performance Monitoring, Sustainable Procurement, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Compliance, IT Contracts, Commercial Advisor

Industry

Banking

Description

Job Title Senior Procurement Manager Job Description About Us: Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture & are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees & clients is at the heart of everything we do. Rabobank has an opening for a Senior Manager, Procurement. Reporting to the Head of COO Office , you will lead the procurement team for Australia & New Zealand, who are centralised in Sydney. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for setting the sourcing strategy for the bank & driving commercial outcomes as well as ensuring adherence to the Local Standard on Service Provider Arrangements. Top Role Accountabilities: 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 Supplier Relationship Managers to perform end-to-end vendor lifecycle activities including, but not limited to, sourcing, due-diligence, contract negotiation & 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 To be successful, you will have: 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 What we're proud to offer you: 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 Our Values Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, & the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” & “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you. Rabobank is a cooperative bank with a mission. Together with our stakeholders, we have been dedicated to creating a future-proof society and tackling major societal challenges for 125 years. In the Netherlands, we serve retail and corporate customers; globally we focus on the Food & Agriculture sector. Our starting point is: together we can achieve more than we could alone. For big or small challenges, in every area people join forces in search of solutions. Rabobank has been doing this for 125 years. And we will continue to grow a better world together.

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Manager will lead the procurement team for Australia & New Zealand, setting sourcing strategy and driving commercial outcomes while ensuring adherence to service provider arrangement standards. Key duties include leading major sourcing transactions, mentoring the team, building stakeholder relationships, and designing sustainable procurement practices.