* Great opportunity to utilise your procurement experience with a leading Trans‐Tasman Insurer
* Hybrid working – 5 days per fortnight WFH
* Collaborative and supportive environment
Brisbane • Max term contract to 13 Aug 2027
About The Role
This is a great fixed term contract opportunity for a procurement or commercial professional to work with the HCC and Commercial Property business. You will be involved in sourcing, negotiating, contracting and category management activity to ensure that they have relevant suppliers to help the business achieve its strategy of delivering best in class claims outcomes to customers and to be the leading trans‐Tasman insurer.
This is an exciting time to be working in this space, with huge advances in AI and technology being developed to determine the risk to people's homes and businesses.
You will gain exposure to data analysis using latest cutting‐edge technology – Geospatial imagery and analytics, weather forecasting data and the SCC platform that is critical in enabling the Disaster Management Centre to provide rapid insights particularly during natural hazard events and to triage Suncorp's claims response.
You will need resilience and strong communication skills to assist and advise stakeholders, with the ability to hold tough conversations, as well as data analysis skills, in return you will work within a great team environment providing you with the support you need for this challenging role.
What You'll Do
* Partner with the business to assist and advise stakeholders, manage categories, source solutions, negotiate with suppliers and oversee contracts.
* Develop and optimise category management strategies for Suncorp Claims.
* Analyse spend, claims volume and market data to identify trends and opportunities.
* Manage supplier contracts, risk, performance, SLAs and dispute resolution.
* Deliver savings targets through effective category management and collaboration.
* Execute contract changes (extensions, variations, terminations) aligned to business needs.
* Identify and drive innovation, continuous improvement and new sourcing opportunities.
* Gather market intelligence and develop procurement solutions to reduce Average Claims Cost (ACS).
* Work with AI tools within corporate guidelines to increase productivity, streamline tasks and uncover opportunities.
About You
* Experienced procurement professional with 5+ years' experience in procurement. Mandatory.
* Experience in Claims Procurement 2+ years would be beneficial but is not essential.
* Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), negotiation skills and resilience.
* Experience in a centralised procurement/commercial environment providing services to a broad customer base. Mandatory.
* Experienced in achieving and being accountable for tangible commercial results. Mandatory.
* Experience in delivering quality outputs within tight timeframes within a standardised project management framework. Mandatory.
* Analytical business skills, with an ability to produce coherent recommendations supported by analysis. Mandatory.
* Experience in working with others in a (preferably commercial) strategy setting role. Mandatory.
* Experience in using AI tools with appropriate governance to assist in delivering effective and efficient outcomes within risk appetite. Desirable.
What You'll Enjoy
* Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually.
* Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees.
* Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access.
* Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees.
* Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave.
* Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees.
* Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families.
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