Commercial Manager, Vendor Relationships
* Permanent, full-time position
* Flexible, hybrid working environment
* Play a pivotal role in maximising value and strengthening partnerships with our key service providers
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 ready to shape the future of commercial management at AustralianSuper? As our
Commercial Manager, Vendor Relationships
, you'll lead the commercial strategy and execution across our key service providers, ensuring commercial discipline, contract compliance, and risk oversight are embedded in every vendor relationship.
You'll drive commercial outcomes, and pricing reviews to optimise cost, while developing frameworks that include fee schedules, service credits, and performance incentives. You'll partner with Strategic Relationship Managers, Sourcing and business owners to align vendor outcomes with Fund priorities, and use your expertise to deliver insights, reporting, and continuous improvement through commercial levers.
This is a unique opportunity to make your mark-helping uplift our commercial management maturity, supporting CPS 230 compliance, and building strong, trust-based relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. If you thrive in high-pressure situations, enjoy complex negotiations, and want to help shape best-in-class vendor management, this is the role for you.
What You'll Need
* Extensive experience in commercial management, contract negotiation, and supplier governance.
* Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex pricing models and commercial terms.
* Proven track record in driving commercial outcomes and cost optimisation in multi-vendor environments.
* Ability to influence and communicate effectively across senior internal and external stakeholders.
* Familiarity with contract & supplier management plans and strategic vendor segmentation.
* Collaborative approach and ability to build trust-based relationships with vendors and colleagues.
* Experience working in high-pressure situations, particularly during negotiations and escalations.
* Innovative, adaptable, and eager to help shape the future of commercial management at AustralianSuper.
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.
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