Sourcing Business Partner at AustralianSuper

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing Initiatives, Commercial Outcomes, Negotiation, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication, Category Management, Contract Law, Transformation Programs, Regulated Environments, Business Partnering, Lifecycle Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Strategic Sourcing Manager Permanent, full‑time position Flexible, hybrid working environment Deliver complex, high‑profile sourcing outcomes that support strategic transformation and improve member experiences. At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. Your New Role Are you motivated by complexity, variety, and delivering meaningful commercial outcomes? Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, the Strategic Sourcing Manager (internally, known as Sourcing Business Partner) is a key role within AustralianSuper’s Third Party Governance & Sourcing team. You’ll lead large‑scale, complex sourcing initiatives that support major strategic transformation programs and deliver measurable commercial outcomes. Working at pace in a dynamic, evolving environment, you’ll partner closely with stakeholders across the Fund, acting as a trusted commercial advisor to shape sourcing strategies, manage risk, and strengthen long‑term supplier relationships; all in service of improving member outcomes. What You’ll Do Lead end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale, complex sourcing initiatives across strategic programs, including market engagement, RFx processes, negotiation, contract execution and measurable commercial outcomes. Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies aligned to business objectives, budgets, risk appetite and diverse spend profiles. Drive strong contract and supplier management practices, including lifecycle management, renewals, extensions, dispute resolution and ongoing commercial issue management. Partner with stakeholders across the Fund to understand demand, influence sourcing pathways and build a robust pipeline of sourcing opportunities. Support third‑party governance by identifying and mitigating supplier and supply chain risks while strengthening vendor and commercial capability across the organisation. What You’ll Need Extensive experience delivering large‑scale, complex sourcing initiatives with strong commercial and negotiation outcomes. Deep expertise across source‑to‑contract, category management, contract law and supplier management. Proven ability to operate as a trusted business partner, influencing senior stakeholders in complex, regulated environments. Experience supporting major transformation programs and navigating ambiguity and evolving requirements. Strong analytical, problem‑solving and commercial judgement skills, underpinned by clear written and verbal communication. Regulated industry experience (financial services or superannuation highly regarded). Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce, Procurement, IT or a related discipline (desirable). Life at AustralianSuper AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you. We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know. What’s Next If you’re ready to bring your energy, integrity, generosity of spirit and passion for excellent outcomes to a team that loves a challenge, apply now! Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. Progress powered by purpose. https://www.australiansuper.com/careers/candidate-privacy-notice AustralianSuper uses AI to review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews. This involves processing your resume, cover letter, and voice recording in Australia and the USA to help assess your suitability for the applied role. When invited to an AI phone screening, you may opt for a traditional phone screening instead. For information on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex sourcing initiatives and develop sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives. Partner with stakeholders to manage risks and strengthen supplier relationships.