IT Supplier and Commercial Manager

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney CBD invites an experienced Supplier and Commercial Manager to lead high-value contracts and uplift supplier management capability.

Reporting to the procurement or IT teams, you will shape commercial strategy, negotiate terms, manage risk and drive value across the contract lifecycle.

This is a senior leadership two-year contract offering broad stakeholder exposure and opportunities to build capability across the Bank.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value, complex commercial contracts and strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation capability.
• Ability to influence outcomes across a large organisation without formal line management authority.
• Experience identifying and managing commercial, contractual and legal risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across business, project, procurement and legal functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value and complex commercial contracts from development and execution through to ongoing performance management, renewal and close-out.
• Provide expert commercial advice on contractual obligations, commercial strategy, supplier performance and risk management.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions that protect the Bank's interests and support delivery of strategic objectives.
• Lead the management of significant supplier relationships, contract performance issues, disputes and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure commercial and contractual risks are identified, assessed and managed throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Work with Procurement, Legal and business stakeholders to maximise value and strengthen supplier outcomes.

Skills

High-value contracts management

Strategic supplier relationships

Commercial judgement

Negotiation capability

Influence without line authority

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Reserve Bank of Australia - Sydney CBD NSW

Shape how the Reserve Bank manages strategic supplier relationships and commercial contracts - 2-year contract

• Lead the management of high-value, complex commercial contracts supporting Australia's central bank
• Establish and uplift contract and supplier management capability across the Bank
• Influence strategic outcomes, manage risk and help realise value from key supplier relationships

About the business, role and team

The Reserve Bank of Australia plays a central role in maintaining the nation's economic and financial stability. Procurement and supplier management support the Bank's purpose by enabling sound decisions, effective stewardship and the responsible use of public resources.

The Supplier and Commercial Manager is a senior commercial leadership role responsible for managing the Bank's most significant contractual arrangements while providing enterprise leadership for contract management practices across the organisation.

Reporting within the Procurement or IT team, you will work closely with business leaders, project teams, Procurement, Legal and external advisers to ensure contracts deliver value throughout their lifecycle. You will also act as the Bank's principal subject matter expert for supplier and contract management, helping build capability, consistency and better commercial outcomes across the organisation.

About the role

As Supplier and Commercial Manager, you will:

Lead complex commercial arrangements

• Manage high-value and complex commercial contracts from development and execution through to ongoing performance management, renewal and close-out.
• Provide expert commercial advice on contractual obligations, commercial strategy, supplier performance and risk management.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions that protect the Bank's interests and support delivery of strategic objectives.
• Lead the management of significant supplier relationships, contract performance issues, disputes and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure commercial and contractual risks are identified, assessed and managed throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Work with Procurement, Legal and business stakeholders to maximise value and strengthen supplier outcomes.

Participate in the Bank's supplier and commercial management practice

• Support the continuous improvement of the Bank's supplier management framework, standards, tools and methodologies.
• Build organisational capability within your area through coaching and training of supplier and contract managers
• Promote consistent approaches to governance, supplier performance management, risk management and value realisation.
• Monitor commercial management maturity and identify opportunities to strengthen capability, compliance and performance.

Strengthen governance and value realisation

• Provide oversight and assurance on strategic contracts and supplier relationships.
• Drive a proactive approach to supplier performance, contract renewals and commercial risk management.
• Help the Bank realise the full value of its supplier investments through effective lifecycle management.

About you

You are an experienced commercial professional who combines deep contract management expertise with the ability to influence, coach and build capability across a complex organisation.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing high-value, complex commercial contracts and strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation capability, including experience working with legal advisers and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and build capability without relying on formal line management authority.
• Experience identifying and managing commercial, contractual and legal risks within large projects or complex operational environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across business, project, procurement and legal functions.
• The ability to translate complex contractual matters into practical and actionable advice.
• Sound understanding of procurement, financial and governance processes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drive the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.