Tech Procurement & Vendor Leader — Hybrid, Growth Path

Suncorp Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Suncorp shares

Hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Career development

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

Suncorp Group is seeking a Technology Procurement and Vendor Management Leader to oversee complex technology supplier relationships across IT infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and SaaS services. You will translate business and technology needs into practical commercial outcomes and manage priorities from day one.

Based in Australia with Brisbane or Melbourne posting, the role offers collaborative leadership and development toward more senior positions within a hyperscale environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in technology procurement, vendor management or a related commercial role.
• Experience procuring SaaS solutions and managing large software contracts, renewals and tenders.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, cloud services, hyperscale environments and IT infrastructure.
• Experience working with major technology providers such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle or ServiceNow.
• Confidence engaging technical stakeholders and translating complex requirements into clear commercial decisions.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic technology vendors, contracts, service levels, performance measures and supplier improvement plans.
• Develop category plans, sourcing strategies and negotiation approaches for software, cloud and infrastructure services.
• Lead SaaS renewals and tenders while balancing commercial value, service requirements and risk.
• Facilitate supplier governance reviews and performance meetings with technical stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Interpret contract terms, resolve escalated disputes and address supplier performance or governance issues.
• Build productive relationships across Technology, Procurement, Legal, Risk and external vendor teams.

Skills

Technology procurement

Vendor management

SaaS procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Job description

Suncorp Group is seeking a Technology Procurement and Vendor Management Leader to oversee complex technology supplier relationships across IT infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and SaaS services. You will translate business and technology needs into practical commercial outcomes and manage priorities from day one.

Based in Australia with Brisbane or Melbourne posting, the role offers collaborative leadership and development toward more senior positions within a hyperscale environment.