Procurement Specialist

• Join a values and community-oriented, leading customer-owned bank.
• Play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and deliver high-impact commercial outcomes.
• Permanent, full-time role | Hybrid work arrangements | Based in Newcastle.

Purpose of the role

Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent have come together to form NGM Group Ltd, a powerhouse in customer-owned banking. As our commercial capability grows, we’re excited to offer a key opportunity for a Procurement Specialist, reporting to the Category Manager within our General Business procurement stream.

In this role, you’ll work with stakeholders to identify solution requirements and apply smart procurement strategies that drive value for money, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction. You’ll lead commercial negotiations, manage third-party arrangements, and build strong internal and external relationships to support strategic business outcomes.

Join us and help shape commercial success in a high-performing, values-led organisation.

What will your key responsibilities include?

• Lead general business procurement activities, including tendering, negotiating, and forming contracts to meet commercial requirements.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive performance in cost, service, and quality, including input into significant contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify procurement needs and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procurement frameworks, including strategy, governance, process, and technology.
• Ensure procurement practices align with regulatory and compliance requirements, including APRA prudential standards and modern slavery obligations.
• Support effective governance through accurate reporting of procurement activities to management and the Board.
• Identify, assess, and help manage procurement risks across business strategies.
• Contribute to the development of procedures and strategic partnerships that support organisational objectives and enhance procurement capability.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in general business procurement, with strong capability in tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, with a track record of achieving cost savings, service improvements, and value-for-money outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to develop strategic partnerships with external suppliers to support business priorities.
• High-level understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, including governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Solid understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements impacting procurement, including supply chain and governance obligations.
• Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role within financial services (desirable).
• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related field (desirable).

What can you expect from us?

NGM Group employees can take advantage of the following work perks:

• Health and wellbeing; Fitness passport, corporate health insurance and annual flu vaccination.
• Lifestyle and giving back; Flexible work including hybrid arrangements, hotel discounts, 14 weeks paid parental leave, two community volunteer days per year and three recreational leave days per year.
• Professional advancement; Diverse career opportunities, recognition programs and employee referral program.

About us

We’re NGM Group, and we offer retail banking services to more than half a million Australians under the brands Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent. We have fresh energy and big goals for our customers, and our people are key to us achieving this success. If you’re ready to be part of a team that puts the customer first and enjoys a challenge as the path to growth and innovation, then … we want you!

Collectively, we’re the largest customer-owned bank based on net assets and the 10th largest Australian-owned bank for household deposits. A financial powerhouse headquartered in the Hunter, we have a workforce of more than 1,600 people and total assets of more than $20 billion.

NGM Group is committed to delivering trusted banking to enable our customers and communities to thrive. We do this by leading with heart, doing the right things in the right way, and by maintaining high standards of ethical behaviour in everything that we do. All applicants are therefore required to undergo a skills assessment, comprehensive background check, Bankruptcy Check and a National Police Check.

We are also working to reflect the vibrant communities we serve. We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require adjustments to be made during the recruitment process or would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, your Talent Acquisition Partner will be happy to engage in a confidential discussion and assist. Your unique talents and perspectives are what make us stronger.