Senior Procurement Manager, ANZ

Cover-More Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Cover-More is seeking a commercially minded procurement leader to implement and embed our Third-Party Management Framework across Australia and New Zealand. You will manage a broad vendor portfolio and drive value through strong supplier relationships in professional services, outsourcing and marketing services.

The role requires 12+ years of procurement experience, a relevant degree, and CIPS qualifications are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 12+ years' procurement experience in a commercial environment; banking/finance/insurance valued.
• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law or related field.
• CIPS qualifications or training highly regarded.
• Strong category management across indirect procurement like outsourcing, professional services, and marketing services.
• Proven supplier and contract management with senior stakeholders influence.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Excel; strong analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand short, medium and long-term procurement needs and provide advice.
• Implement and maintain third-party risk and supplier management controls.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships across key categories including professional services, outsourcing and marketing services.
• Lead market approaches and supplier selection activities, including contract renewals and lifecycle management to ensure value and compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Banking and Financial Services

Job Description

Where will your career take you next? Let’s find out together.

At Zurich Cover-More, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading travel insurance and assistance providers. Each year, we protect more than 20 million travellers worldwide, making sure we’re there every step of their journey with proactive care, personalised cover and specialist support. Zurich Cover-More partners with many of the world’s best-known brands – think major airlines, travel giants, top banks, credit card providers, and large retailers – to deliver more care, more cover, for all.

Launched in December 2024, Zurich Cover-More is the global travel brand of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s leading multi-line insurers. Our family of customer-facing brands includes trusted names like Travel Guard, Cover-More Travel Insurance, Travelex Insurance, Universal Assistance, World Travel Protection, Freely, and Blue Insurance. Together, we’re redefining what it means to travel safely and with confidence. Whether it’s a long-awaited holiday, a last-minute business trip, or an unexpected detour, we deliver in the moments that matter.

What you’ll be doing:

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys building capability, influencing stakeholders, and improving supplier performance. Initially, your focus will be on implementing and embedding Zurich's Third-Party Management Framework and controls across the business. Once established, you will manage and optimise a broad portfolio of vendors across Australia and New Zealand, spanning professional services, outsourcing, corporate services, marketing services, facilities and other indirect procurement categories.

This role will suit a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys shaping processes in a growing procurement function.

• Partner with stakeholders to understand short, medium and long-term procurement needs and provide advice.
• Implement and maintain third-party risk and supplier management controls.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships across key categories including professional services, outsourcing and marketing services.
• Lead market approaches and supplier selection activities, including contract renewals and lifecycle activities to ensure value and compliance.

What skills and experience you’ll bring on this journey:

• 12+ years' procurement experience within a commercial environment (banking, finance or insurance highly regarded).
• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law or a related discipline.
• CIPS qualifications or training (highly regarded).
• Strong category management experience within indirect procurement categories such as outsourcing, professional services, corporate services or marketing services.
• Proven supplier and contract management experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Why you’ll love working with us!

We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability, results-orientation, and forward-thinking.

We have more than 3000 employees worldwide. We are a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts, customer service and corporate services professionals. We share a global purpose to look after travellers, at every step of their journey.

Job flexibility

We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around.Our hybrid approach ensures you can maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, after an initial training period.

Career growth

This is an extremely exciting time for us at Zurich Cover-More, as we rapidly expand our business across the globe. We’re committed to helping our people thrive through a comprehensive onboarding experience, continuous professional development, and a supportive work environment that empowers growth at every stage of your career.

Take the time you need, for you and your community

We encourage you to take the time you need when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits along with anniversary leave, volunteer leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme.

Travel and work with us.

We believe your career should take you places – literally. At Zurich Cover-More, we support your professional journey and your passion for travel with complimentary travel insurance. So go ahead, start planning your next adventure today!

Diversity and inclusion

We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. Wherever life has taken you, we welcome you to bring your whole self to work. Just be you – because that’s exactly who we’re looking for.

Appy today and let’s go to great places together!