About Avant
With over 130 years of heritage, Avant is more than just a medical defence organisation – we're the trusted professional partner for Australia's healthcare community. As a mutual organisation with annual revenues of $445 million and net assets of ~$1.4 billion, we're owned by our members and run purely for their benefit.
Our 1000+ staff are committed to supporting doctors throughout their lives and careers, with over 50% of Australia's doctors choosing Avant as their professional partner.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to work closely with business unit and project teams, providing strategic support and guidance to develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimise cost, quality, and service levels whilst meeting regulatory requirements.
As Procurement Manager, you will:
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from RFx development through to contract negotiation and award
• Support supplier contract and commercial negotiations
• Work with the business to maintain supplier governance and performance management
• Support implementation of end-to-end procurement systems
Key Accountabilities
Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand 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 to maintain sound governance and processes over supplier selection, due diligence, and ongoing oversight
• Establish performance standards and evaluation processes to assess and report on supplier management activity
Procurement Framework, Policies and Systems
• Monitor and report compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements including CPS 230
• Support the design and implementation of end-to-end procurement systems
• Drive continuous improvement of the procurement framework, policies, and supplier templates
• Act as trusted advisor in procurement and supplier risk management
What You'll Bring
Essential:
• Experience in procurement concepts, processes, activities, and strategies
• Strong negotiation and category management skills
• Knowledge of Supplier Governance and APRA CPS 230
• Excellent collaboration skills with ability to influence constructively
Preferred:
• 7+ years of experience working in Procurement
• Financial Services experience (highly beneficial)
Why work at Avant?
• Discount of 25% on Private Health Insurance.
• We value our people by offering an inclusive workplace with flexible work, career development and internal mobility opportunities.
• Our flexible working arrangements are designed to enable genuine work-life balance.
• Your development is our priority, and we have a variety of learning and development programs that will support you in your career.
• We offer support to our people via Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health and Wellbeing programs, Tertiary Education Sponsorship and Support.
• We have a diverse and connected work environment where your contribution and ideas will be valued and respected and make a real difference to the lives of others.