**How will I Help?**
As the Manager for Supplier Inclusion & Diversity, you will be responsible for developing and communicating Supplier inclusion strategies, delivering diverse supplier initiatives, building capability and commitment through Group Procurement and the business for social procurement practices. The role is responsible for driving inclusion of Indigenous and Diverse suppliers in the Group's supply chain and supporting delivery of the Group's Reconciliation Action Plan.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and communicate Indigenous and Diverse supplier strategies and enablers to the Group Procurement function.
- Support the Head of Sustainability & Diversity to provide advice and guidance to the Group Procurement Leadership and broader team.
- Support delivery of spend targets and other commitments for Raising the Bar initiative and Westpac's Reconciliation Action Plan
- Identify opportunities to introduce, promote and advocate for high potential Indigenous and Diverse suppliers into procurement processes.
- Research external market to determine leading practice and ensure Westpac is considering best in class opportunities.
**What's in it for me?**
You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for 200 years. Our purpose is helping Australians succeed. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You'll also keep learning to grown, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure.
**What do I need?**
- Excellent level of communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to extract data, critically analyse it and utilise the findings for strategic purposes.
- A background in procurement is desired but not essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft systems, Tableau, and power BI desirable.
**What is it like to work there?**
We aim to provide one big, supportive team of people who love helping others succeed. Working with us you'll discover new ways of working, and an exciting range of roles to showcase your skills. As an equal opportunity employer, we're proud to have created a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values diversity and flexibility. And one where everyone belongs.
**How do I Apply?**
The health and wellbeing of our employees is our top priority. We've developed clear standards to ensure our people are confident, safe and healthy whether they're working from a Westpac Group site or working from home. These are based on expert medical advice and Safe Work Australia guidelines.
Our people are our highest priority, and we are committed to placing our redeployees in available roles before we review other applicants.