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Procurement Manager, International FTC

Employer
AustralianSuper
Location
London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 6, 2024
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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Job Description

Procurement Manager | Supporting UK & US offices | 9-month Fixed-Term-Contract

  • We make a difference, delivering outcomes for our millions of members.
  • Join our growing London office, working across international offices
  • Take on a dynamic procurement seat!

AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia - in the top 20 largest pension funds globally and in the top 50 asset owners globally.

With more than £160bn in assets under management, and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the appetite and capability to directly invest in large-scale opportunities.

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That's why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and ultimately to deliver better outcomes for members.

Your new role

This Procurement seat is a key member of AustralianSuper's Procurement team, and is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing, contracting and supplier strategies to ensure the AustralianSuper (UK) Ltd and AustralianSuper (US) LLC (together, the International Offices) procures goods, services and solutions to meet current and future demands; that we purchase from the right third parties, at the right price, quality and in a timely manner and appropriately manage our supply chain risks.

Working closely with our Legal and Finance teams, along with other key internal functions, you will play a significant role in the day-to-day running of sourcing enablement for the London and New York offices, you will be working across:
  • Spend Management
  • Demand Management
  • Category Management
  • Market Engagement
  • Contract Management
  • Third Party Management
  • Data, Analytics & Reporting
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Planning and Business Performance
  • Governance and Compliance

This role is based on site at London King's Cross Estate, one of the core assets of the Fund's global portfolio, with a hybrid working schedule.

As the role is for a 9-month fixed-term contract, you would need to be available to start in late October / November.

What you will need:
  • Significant experience working in procurement & commercial strategy, covering multiple jurisdictions
  • Relevant degree/qualification
  • Category Management exposure within Finance, Asset Management, Corporate and Technology Services
  • Excellent understanding and experience in Source to Contract (S2C), Procure to Pay (P2P), Third Party Management (TPM) / Vendor Management / Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
  • Exceptional communication skills is a must
  • Experience with P&Ls, financial models, budgets and BI tools
  • Good track record working in a financially regulated environment

Life at AustralianSuper

Our London and New York offices are made up nearly 200 talented colleagues and is expected to grow four-fold over the next three years meaning when you join you become a key part of building our culture.

As we collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones flexibility in work hours are both a requirement and opportunity for this role.

We offer great benefits including generous leave type, leading pension contributions, health insurance and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we're happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What's next: Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

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