**Your role**At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.You'll be a part of our Finance team based in either, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth. In this role, you'll play a key role in the design, ownership and continuous improvement of our supplier governance system, building a fit‑for‑purpose framework that empowers the business with clear guidance, streamlines processes and enables efficient, compliant supplier management.As a Supplier Governance Manager, you will also:* Design and implement unified policies, processes and tooling for supplier selection, onboarding, management and renewal.* Drive continuous improvement and performance measurement, optimising supplier activities for cost, quality and business outcomes.* Enhance supplier data visibility, contract management and financial controls which will improve accuracy, accessibility and audit readiness.* Lead responsible sourcing and sustainability initiatives, including Modern Slavery and ESG reporting.This is a 12-month maximum term, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.**About you**You will have:* Qualifications and experience in business, commerce, law, supply chain or similar (preferred), with experience in professional services or other regulated environments.* Technical capability across supplier governance, procurement, risk frameworks, and contract management systems, with working knowledge of responsible sourcing and ESG/Modern Slavery reporting.* Commercial acumen to balance risk, efficiency and value, supported by experience building business cases and performance metrics.* Proven experience leading cross‑functional projects, redesigning processes and embedding new ways of working.* People and communication skills and the ability influence, coach and build trust at all levels, convey complex concepts simply, and deliver effective guidance and training.* A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others**Your development**In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.**Our perks**Our benefits include:* **Financial**: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.* **Health and wellbeing**: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.* **Flexibility**: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.* **Leave**: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.* **Recognition**: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now" If you would like to find out more, please visit or listen to our podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Olivia Newport, Talent Acquisition Consultant on +61 .At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at ** **. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at ** **. The right role for you might be just around the corner
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