Procurement Transformation & Enablement Manager

IAG; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

Flexible leave options

Work from home options

Staff discounts

Parental leave

Learning & development

Job summary

IAG is seeking a Procurement Transformation & Enablement Manager to lead a major transformation program in Sydney, driving procurement simplification, smarter processes and data‑driven decisions. The role partners across Technology, Risk and Finance to uplift governance and supplier risk management.

Based in Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney), this permanent full‑time position requires strategic leadership, change management and a track record of delivering measurable value in procurement

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex transformation initiatives in procurement or similar functions.
• Ability to set strategy and translate it into actionable roadmaps with measurable outcomes.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, governance and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement’s transformation strategy and roadmap with practical initiatives.
• Drive digitisation including AI, automation and data solutions to improve productivity.
• Improve procurement processes, governance and controls.
• Uplift supplier risk management and governance across the lifecycle.
• Strengthen governance, monitor performance and manage risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business functions to enable change.
• Provide reporting and insights for senior leadership oversight.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Strategy development

Procurement knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Jira

Confluence

AI & automation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Procurement Transformation & Enablement Manager

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.

Procurement is evolving, and this role will be at the centre of that change. As Procurement Transformation & Enablement Manager, you’ll lead a transformation agenda focused on making procurement simpler, smarter and more effective through better processes, data, technology, automation and AI. You’ll set the strategy and turn it into action, delivering change at pace while uplifting supplier risk management, governance and accountability. Working across Procurement, Technology, Risk, Finance and the broader business, you’ll bring stakeholders together around a clear roadmap and help build a future‑ready procurement function that delivers measurable value. This is a permanent full-time role based in Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney).

What You'll Do

• Lead Procurement’s transformation strategy and roadmap, translating strategic priorities into practical initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Drive the digitisation and modernisation of procurement, including the implementation of AI, automation, data and technology solutions that improve productivity and decision‑making.
• Lead continuous improvement across procurement processes, frameworks, policies and ways of working, simplifying how work gets done while strengthening controls.
• Uplift supplier risk management, embedding consistent practices, enhanced data and insights across the supplier lifecycle.
• Strengthen supplier governance and accountability, ensuring supplier performance, obligations, risks and emerging issues are effectively monitored and managed.
• Build strong partnerships across Procurement, Technology, Risk, Finance and the broader business, creating alignment, removing barriers and mobilising stakeholders around change.
• Provide meaningful supplier risk, governance and transformation reporting and insights to support senior executive oversight and decision‑making.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience leading complex business, technology or functional transformation, ideally within procurement, commercial or another comparable corporate function
• Proven ability to set strategy and translate it into execution, developing clear roadmaps and delivering tangible outcomes at pace
• A sound understanding of procurement and supplier management, including procurement processes, frameworks, governance and contemporary best practice
• Strong knowledge of risk management and governance, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, controls and assurance
• Experience using technology, data, automation or AI to redesign processes, improve ways of working and enable better business outcomes
• Exceptional stakeholder leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, navigate competing viewpoints and build commitment to change
• Strong delivery and project management capability, including experience working with tools such as Jira and Confluence and leading change through iterative, agile ways of working

What We Offer

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.
• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex.
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
• Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more.
• Industry‑leading 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award‑winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.

*employment type eligibility criteria apply

Please note – full time, part time, and job‑sharing arrangements will be considered.

Adjustments and Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to ***********@iag.com.au for a confidential conversation.

More About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose‑led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work‑life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous‑led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.