Head of Supplier Governance and Procurement Risk

Closing date: 15 February

Weve never been just a bank. Just like you should never be just an employee. Were united in our belief that in banking better can be bigger and together were making it happen.

It continues here. With Bendigo Bank and you.

The Procurement department forms part of the Finance Division in 1LOD. The Supplier Governance team owns the Procurement Framework on behalf of Enterprise Procurement.

As our Head of Supplier Governance & Procurement Risk you wont just be managing processes; youll be shaping the future of our procurement landscape building maturity and resilience from the ground up. This is a senior leadership role where you will own the Procurement Framework lead a dedicated team and act as a key advisor to the business.

Youll make an impact by:

• Evolving and embeddingour Procurement Standard ensuring it reflects industry best practice and changing regulatory landscapes (CPS 230 AUSTRAC).
• Championing a culture of excellenceby educating and coaching business and procurement teams empowering them to manage supplier risk effectively.
• Acting as a key strategic advisorfor supplier governance navigating complex queries and strengthening relationships with Sourcing Risk and Legal partners.
• Uplifting and leadingcritical due diligence processes (from financial viability to ESG) ensuring findings are addressed through influential stakeholder engagement.
• Partnering with our Sourcing teamto build enterprise-wide supplier relationship management capabilities leveraging AI to unlock new value.

Position description: Head of Supplier Governance & Procurement Risk Position

This is a permanent position based out of our Melbourne Bendigo Adelaide Sydney or Brisbane offices.

What youll bring to the role

Youre a resilient solutions-focused leader known for your ability to work collaboratively in a complex environment. You find the right way forward by balancing risk and reward and you actively challenge the status quo to drive meaningful results. You thrive on building relationships and bringing people on a journey of change.

• A significant track record (8 years) in procurement or supplier governance ideally within a regulated industry like finance insurance or superannuation.
• A history of inspiring and developing teams particularly in building maturity and fostering a collaborative outcomes-focused culture.
• Expertise in best-in-class supplier governance with proven experience leading regulatory transformation projects to tight deadlines.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence tailor your message and strengthen relationships at all levels.
• A creative and critical thinking mindset with a degree in a commercial discipline (Business Finance Law) being highly regarded.

Internal Applications

Please note all internal candidates are required to notify their immediate leader when applying for a new career opportunity and you will be asked to acknowledge they have done so upon submission of your application.

For a confidential discussion about what this opportunity can mean for you please contact Andrea Demartini Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor.

For more information check out the Application Process for Internal Candidatespage.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness injury or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

Still in two minds

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger so even if you dont tick every box we still want to see your application!

Were making better bigger. And well get there with you.

Nows the time to set your sights even higher on the future you and the future career you deserve.