Description:
Consultant Strategic Sourcing
Job number: 800063 Primary position location: VIC- Melbourne CBD Category: Banking & Financial Services Work type: Fixed term Full time Closing at: Jun 10 2025 - 23:55 AEST Favourite- Bring your experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
- You’ll have support to develop, and our encouragement to explore
- Make a genuine difference through the work you do
- 2x12 Month fixed term opportunities and a permanent opportunity
Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.
You & your new role:
- Lead and support end-to-end sourcing activities (RFx) which are accurate, considered and timely.
- Assist in the drive and influence of sourcing strategies which deliver benefits to the enterprise (Contract Management).
- Support supplier contract activities (reviewing, drafting, negotiating, supplier due diligence etc).
- Manage and monitor assigned contracts to ensure appropriate strategies are in place well before expiry.
- Proactive review of expenditure through dynamic analysis of cost structures, supplier research, market indicators and expenditure opportunities (Stakeholder Advocacy).
- Build highly functioning working relationships with relevant business stakeholders and strategic suppliers - Enable business stakeholders by providing sound commercial advice and optimal sourcing solutions (Process improvement).
- Identify and deliver continuous sourcing process improvements and simplification. (Risk and compliance).
- Pro-actively manage risk by ensuring a risk and compliance lens is always applied to sourcing arrangements (Teamwork and self-development).
Day to day you will:
- Alongside Procurement and Supply Chain Sourcing experience;
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills. A track record of building rapport and credibility quickly with operational and senior stakeholders
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and can navigate through complex environments.
- Implementing operational improvements
- Data and quantitative analysis
- Track record of adding value in high performing environment
We are looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You will need :
- At least 3+ years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Sourcing role or similar.
- A Business/Commercial degree or Procurement diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Procurement and/or contract management gained within a technical/commercial or other relevant environment
- Understanding of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation models and approaches.
- End-to-end sourcing.
- Contract management.
- Proven ability to identify and deliver total cost reduction and efficiency opportunities.
- Supply base management and strong communication skills.
- Experience in strategic sourcing and developing commercial arrangements and capture of outcomes in contract documentation
A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone.
At NAB, we’re intent on building a culture we can all be proud of. One based on trust and respect. An uplifting environment where every single one of us feels appreciated and empowered to be our true, authentic selves. A diverse and inclusive workplace where our differences are celebrated, and our contributions are valued. It’s a huge part of what makes NAB such a special place to be.
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If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.