Technology Procurement & Vendor Management Leader
Suncorp Group
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Technology Procurement and Vendor Management Leader
Brisbane or Melbourne
- Shape commercial outcomes across cloud, SaaS and infrastructure services
- Opportunities to build your capability for future career growth
- Collaborative and supportive team, hybrid working (50% WFH)
About the Role
Join our Procurement and Vendor Management team to support Suncorp’s Insurance Technology business across IT eg infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and SaaS services. You will manage complex technology suppliers, contracts and sourcing activities within a hyperscale environment.
Working with technically focused stakeholders, you will translate business and technology needs into practical commercial outcomes. This role suits an experienced professional who can work autonomously, quickly understand the environment and manage priorities from day one. It also offers development towards more senior positions over time.
What You'll Do
- Manage strategic technology vendors, contracts, service levels, performance measures and supplier improvement plans.
- Develop category plans, sourcing strategies and negotiation approaches for software, cloud and infrastructure services.
- Lead SaaS renewals and tenders while balancing commercial value, service requirements and risk.
- Facilitate supplier governance reviews and performance meetings with technical stakeholders and senior leaders.
- Interpret contract terms, resolve escalated disputes and address supplier performance or governance issues.
- Build productive relationships across Technology, Procurement, Legal, Risk and external vendor teams.
What You'll Bring
- At least five years’ experience in technology procurement, vendor management or a related commercial role.
- Essential experience procuring SaaS solutions and managing large software contracts, renewals and tenders.
- Strong knowledge of software licensing, cloud services, hyperscale environments and IT infrastructure.
- Experience working with major technology providers such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle or ServiceNow.
- Confidence engaging technical stakeholders and translating complex requirements into clear commercial decisions.
- The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively from the outset.
What You'll Enjoy
Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.
- Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
- Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
- Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
- Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
- Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
- Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families
At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact melissa.turkington@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided. Emailed applications will not be considered.
Benefits
- parental leave
About this role
Suncorp's Insurance Technology business is seeking an experienced procurement leader to manage vendor relationships and commercial strategy across cloud, SaaS and infrastructure services in a hyperscale environment. You'll own the full lifecycle of technology contracts—from category planning and sourcing strategy through to renewal negotiations, performance management and dispute resolution—working with major providers like Microsoft, Oracle and ServiceNow. This role demands someone who can translate technical requirements into sound commercial decisions, work autonomously from day one, and build credibility across Technology, Procurement, Legal and Risk teams.
To succeed, you'll need at least five years in technology procurement or vendor management, with essential hands-on experience in SaaS procurement, software licensing and large contract renewals. You should be comfortable in hyperscale environments and confident engaging technical stakeholders to balance service quality, cost and risk. The role offers development toward senior positions and sits within a collaborative, hybrid team (50% work from home).
Suncorp provides comprehensive benefits including flexible leave, paid parental leave, wellbeing coaching, career development support and access to their Shine employee platform. This is a contract position based in Brisbane or Melbourne.
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