Head of Supply Chain and Procurement
- Lead a team of Relationship Managers and Procurement team to manage supplier relationships.
- Define and execute procurement strategy and establish supplier governance frameworks.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and negotiate high value contracts.
At Ubank, we empower the digital generation to achieve financial success. Think of us as your daily money companion, offering a unified view of your finances with smart features and real-time insights. Save more, track spending, and achieve home ownership faster with Ubank.
The Why:
The Head of Supply Chain and Procurement will lead a team of Relationship Managers and Procurement team, who own the supplier relationship end to end and ensure suppliers are selected, onboarded and performing to KPIs and being renewed and optimised in order to achieve Ubank’s ambitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the Ubank procurement strategy and key processes
- Segment and simplify our suppliers based on strategic importance, risk, and value contribution
- Drive innovation through strategic partnerships and supplier collaboration
- Establish and lead supplier governance and relationship management frameworks as well as performance metrics
- Develop robust supplier lifecycle management practices including onboarding, contracting, performance monitoring and offboarding
- Act as an escalation point for complex supplier issues, including contractual disputes, risk, and performance concerns
- Ensure compliance with APRA CPS 230 and 234, other relevant third-party risk management regulations, and standards within the Group
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation and commercial efficiency
- Negotiate high value contracts and ensure favourable terms and conditions
- Manage contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, and compliance
Your Experience:
Knowledge and solid experience within Financial Services particularly around:
- Procurement or supply chain management (10+ years) across both Digital Business and Technology platforms.
- Experience within the Banking & Financial Services industry advantageous
- Deep understanding of third party risk management and compliance obligations along with regulatory expectations
- Experience influencing key stakeholders both internally and externally to balance commercial, risk and strategic outcomes
- Negotiation experience to deliver value on price, service levels, innovation, risks sharing and continuous improvement
- Project management
- People leadership
- Strong commercial acumen
Why Ubank?
- Innovation with impact: From meaningful work to amazing benefits, we equip you with the tools and support to drive real change - so your ideas don’t just stay ideas, they become impact.
- Collaborative, supportive & fun: We believe innovation is a team sport. It comes from a special kind of culture that’s highly collaborative and gives people the support they need to thrive.
- Build something great: Ubank is where ambition meets opportunity. We don’t just talk about change - we give you the tools, trust, and support to make it happen.
- Freedom to be yourself: We celebrate individuality and give you the flexibility to work in ways that suit your style. Our hybrid working model lets you balance connection and autonomy.
- Accelerate your Career: With clear paths for career development, your potential won’t just be recognised, it’ll be accelerated.
We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area.
This Sydney-based permanent role requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and our Talent team is excited to connect with you.
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