Hybrid Contracts & Procurement Lead

People First Bank; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility with hybrid working

Discounts on banking products

Training and career development

Competitive leave benefits

Wellbeing and employee programs

Job summary

People First Bank is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lead to drive end-to-end procurement, contract management, and vendor risk governance. You’ll implement a fit-for-purpose CLM system, lead supplier negotiations, and align with Legal, Risk and Compliance to meet regulatory obligations.

This role demands strong stakeholder management and commercial acumen across enterprise-wide initiatives. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid setup from Brisbane, benefiting from

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement/sourcing/contract management/vendor management
• Proven experience leading procurement initiatives and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong understanding of vendor risk management and third-party governance practices
• Experience managing a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including RFx development, vendor evaluation, supplier selection and contract negotiations
• Establish and manage a fit-for-purpose CLM system
• Develop and maintain vendor performance management frameworks, reporting and governance processes
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships to maximise value, performance and continuous improvement
• Support management and reporting of third-party risk and prudential obligations (CPS 230, CPS 231, Modern Slavery)
• Conduct proactive reviews of supplier contracts to identify efficiencies and commercial improvements
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policy, delegations and governance
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk and Compliance through onboarding and contract management
• Identify, assess and manage risks across the vendor lifecycle
• Support the broader Vendor Management team in achieving strategic objectives

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Vendor risk management

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Commerce/Law

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system

Job description

People First Bank is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lead to drive end-to-end procurement, contract management, and vendor risk governance. You’ll implement a fit-for-purpose CLM system, lead supplier negotiations, and align with Legal, Risk and Compliance to meet regulatory obligations.

This role demands strong stakeholder management and commercial acumen across enterprise-wide initiatives. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid setup from Brisbane, benefiting from