The Senior Consultant, Strategic sourcing will research, develop and implement strategic sourcing policies and procedures for the specific category of responsibility. You will lead specific strategic sourcing projects as identified and contribute to overall functional policy debate.

• Produce significant financial and operational benefits and cost reduction for the organisation and enhance the professionalism of external supplier management.
• Build upon your procurement and sourcing expertise and grow in this role.
• You will be tasked to find the simple solutions when things are complex or don't make sense.

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else.  Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of a Senior Consultant, you will join the Strategic Sourcing Team that’s doubling down on owning it.

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:

• Research, develop and implement strategic and operational sourcing strategies, policies and procedures.
• Ensure the delivery of added value guidance and advisory services is provided to internal customer areas in relation to the purchase of external supplies or services.
• Lead or contribute to major, complex and sensitive supplier negotiations, contract discussions, tender evaluations etc and provide support to reporting professionals undertaking negotiations at lower levels.
• Ensure the provision of effective supplier management and commodity management processes and operational working practices for own.
• Maintain an understanding of external best practice and new developments within the technology sourcing field.
• Provide professional and ethical behaviour in your actions by ensuring compliance with external legislation, bank standards and internal operating policies and procedures relevant to the position.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

• Prior experience as a procurement manager or category manager.
• Experience in IT technology sourcing, supply chain activities, software, services and complex solution sourcing projects.
• An understanding of external best practice and new developments within the sourcing field.
• Strong professional relationship management skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone 

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated.  We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.  

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job.  To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options. 

Join NAB 

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.