Procurement Governance Lead Reserve Bank of Australia, Sydney, Australia
Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Governance Lead with a strong background in compliance to join our Procurement team. This role involves overseeing and enhancing the Reserve Bank's procurement governance frameworks, systems, and processes to ensure greater efficiency, transparency, and value for money.
Job Requirements: Support the review and ongoing development of the Bank's procurement and contract management guidelines, supporting processes and tools. Provide guidance and support for Bank stakeholders responsible for procurement sourcing activities and contract outcomes. Develop and lead Bank wide procurement and contract management training to support ongoing practice uplift. Support the ongoing review and management of enterprise-wide procurement and third-party risks, including integration of the Bank's risk management framework and associated prudential controls (i.e. CPS230). Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry frameworks for all policies, procedures, tools, and systems. Conduct analysis and reporting on procurement and related compliance activities. About You: 5 years + relevant procurement experience. In-depth understanding of procurement processes, policies, and best practices. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards, including a working knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework and prudential standards (i.e. CPS230) is desirable. Experience in refining and improving procurement policies, templates, and tools. Experience in managing strategic suppliers, including handling complex issues such as audits, disputes, and renegotiations. Proven ability to manage complex relationships with business stakeholders to influence outcomes. Advanced experience in contract management and providing commercial advice and understanding business strategies and procurement needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to overcome challenges and influence positive behaviour. Relevant tertiary qualifications in supply chain management, finance, business or a related field and relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS) is a plus. Your Team: You will report to the Manager of Supplier and Contract Management and collaborate closely with the broader Procurement team, Legal section, Audit and Risk Management Departments, and other key stakeholders. This role represents an opportunity to guide initiatives across the entire procurement lifecycle, influencing important initiatives to reduce risk in an efficient and effective manner that promotes sustained performance uplift and value for money.
Be More: Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA? The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.
Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go.
Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts.
We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. Application Close: November 08, 2024
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