Portfolio Commercial Leader

Portfolio Commercial Leader

8-month fixed term contract

• Flexible working locations of Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney
• Hybrid environment with 50% Work From Home
• Manage contractual and commercial relationships with Outsource Service providers

Our Portfolio Commercial Leaders are responsible for managing the contractual relationships with key IT Outsource Strategic Suppliers. Their focus is on maximizing the value and opportunities from Suncorp’s investment in critical products and services.

This 8 month fixed-term contract role requires a strong commercial mindset and the ability to foster accountability, discipline, and consistency within the Supplier Partnering team. The Portfolio Commercial Leader ensures that Strategic Partners deliver high-quality services and adhere to agreed-upon standards, driving both performance and partnership growth.

What You’ll Do

• Manage commercial matters with Strategic Partners & IT Strategic Suppliers, including rate/cost negotiations, disputes, and contracted deliverables
• Resolve supplier disputes and work with the Suncorp business stakeholders to address supplier performance and governance issues, coordinating improvement plans when necessary
• Track supplier performance, service levels, metrics, and performance incentive pools
• Contribute to the strategy for Strategic Partners & IT Strategic Suppliers demand management, including the ability to forecast demand and utilize supplier capacity
• Develop sourcing approaches aligned with the Suncorp business stakeholders’ strategy, ensuring competitive tension across strategic partners
• Act as an account manager ITO Strategic Partners & IT Strategic Suppliers, driving continuous improvement by managing performance and service improvement

What You’ll Bring

• 5-10 years of experience working with the Procurement and Vendor management of Outsource or Strategic Vendors.
• Strong relationship skills and ability to develop and lead leaders
• Proven capability in contributing to the strategic direction of a department
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Vendor management, including the management of outsource service suppliers
• A proven ability to manage across broad teams and business areas, ensuring effective delivery of multiple projects simultaneously

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.

• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, 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

Explore our full benefits: www.suncorpgroup.com.au/careers/benefits

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.

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