You are an enabler of supplier strategies and an advocate of AI technology.
We are the team driving supplier engagement to uplift performance
Together we will utilise data driven insights to deliver value to our business and customers
At CommBank we are proud to build a brighter future for all
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Bank) is Australia's leading provider of integrated financial services. They are committed to continuously improving governance practices and ensuring that they are aligned with business, stakeholders and customers’ needs.
The Technology Strategy & Performance (S&P) team plays a pivotal role in shaping and enabling the execution of the Technology Strategy. We partner across domains to drive alignment, embed performance insights and deliver strategic outcomes. Our operating model positions us as trusted advisors—integrating strategic planning, workforce governance, financial stewardship, supplier management and performance analytics to support Technology’s transformation agenda.
See yourself in our team
The Strategy & Performance team drives a clear articulation of the Technology strategy, delivering transparency to Technology and the business.
The Technology Supplier Management team is part of this function and is responsible for ensuring we engage the right suppliers that will support delivery of the Technology Strategy. The team manages day 2 activities, with a strong focus on performance, value delivery, and risk mitigation.
Do work that matters
We have a Senior Supplier Manager vacancy to support our Chief Data and Analytics office. Your overarching goals will be to:
Align with Technology Strategy: Ensure cohesive supplier partnerships and strategic plans.
Enhance Performance: Continuously monitor and improve supplier contributions.
Maximize Supplier Value: Foster strong partnerships and drive impactful actions.
Manage Risk: Implement robust risk management practices and ensure supplier compliance
We’re interested in hearing from people who will aspire to:
Ensure the supplier strategy aligns with and supports the execution of the Technology Strategy.
Drive performance uplift across our supplier cohort, deriving insights from data and sharing them with both the suppliers and the business units you support to drive positive change.
Proactively manage all risks, controls, and obligations within appetite, enforcing the group framework.
Optimize the portfolio, ensuring effective cost management.
In partnership with procurement, support pipeline management from the business units you support, ensuring all relevant approvals are obtained before contract execution.
Support transformation activities within the team that span across technology.
Manage stakeholder engagement at EM, GM, and EGM levels.
Other qualities you may possess include:
Strong experience in supplier management, ideally in technology.
A solid understanding of supplier segmentation, performance management, optimization, and risk management.
Comfort working within an agile team, operating in sprints.
Extensive experience in supplier management.
Significant experience in technology with exposure to Data Management & AI technology suppliers.
Working with us means
Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here is for you. At CommBank, we advocate and facilitate a culture of inclusion and respect, celebrating all cultures, abilities, genders, expressions of gender and sexual orientation. Read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity on our website.
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. We are working hard to recruit people who represent the diversity of our customers and our society. If you're excited about this opportunity but you don't meet every single requirement, or your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still want to encourage you to send in your application. You may just be the perfect candidate for this opportunity or another within CommBank.
At CommBank we will inspire you with work that makes a difference, surround you with talented people that respect and value each other, and empower you to grow professionally and personally. Most of all, making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.
We’re determined to make a real difference for Australia’s first peoples. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. If you’re already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including BankWest), you’ll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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