Reserve Bank of Australia - Sydney CBD NSW

Shape how the Reserve Bank manages strategic supplier relationships and commercial contracts - 2-year contract

- Lead the management of high-value, complex commercial contracts supporting Australia's central bank
- Establish and uplift contract and supplier management capability across the Bank
- Influence strategic outcomes, manage risk and help realise value from key supplier relationships

About the business, role and team

The Reserve Bank of Australia plays a central role in maintaining the nation's economic and financial stability. Procurement and supplier management support the Bank's purpose by enabling sound decisions, effective stewardship and the responsible use of public resources.

The Supplier and Commercial Manager is a senior commercial leadership role responsible for managing the Bank's most significant contractual arrangements while providing enterprise leadership for contract management practices across the organisation.

Reporting within the Procurement or IT team, you will work closely with business leaders, project teams, Procurement, Legal and external advisers to ensure contracts deliver value throughout their lifecycle. You will also act as the Bank's principal subject matter expert for supplier and contract management, helping build capability, consistency and better commercial outcomes across the organisation.

About the role

As Supplier and Commercial Manager, you will:

Lead complex commercial arrangements

- Manage high-value and complex commercial contracts from development and execution through to ongoing performance management, renewal and close-out.
- Provide expert commercial advice on contractual obligations,



commercial strategy, supplier performance and risk management.
- Negotiate commercial terms and conditions that protect the Bank's interests and support delivery of strategic objectives.
- Lead the management of significant supplier relationships, contract performance issues, disputes and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure commercial and contractual risks are identified, assessed and managed throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Work with Procurement, Legal and business stakeholders to maximise value and strengthen supplier outcomes.

Participate in the Bank's supplier and commercial management practice

- Support the continuous improvement of the Bank's supplier management framework, standards, tools and methodologies.
- Build organisational capability within your area through coaching and training of supplier and contract managers
- Promote consistent approaches to governance, supplier performance management, risk management and value realisation.
- Monitor commercial management maturity and identify opportunities to strengthen capability, compliance and performance.

Strengthen governance and value realisation

- Provide oversight and assurance on strategic contracts and supplier relationships.
- Drive a proactive approach to supplier performance, contract renewals and commercial risk management.




- Help the Bank realise the full value of its supplier investments through effective lifecycle management.

About you

You are an experienced commercial qualified who combines deep contract management expertise with the ability to influence, coach and build capability across a complex organisation.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience managing high-value, complex commercial contracts and strategic supplier relationships.
- Strong commercial judgement and negotiation capability, including experience working with legal advisers and senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to influence outcomes and build capability without relying on formal line management authority.
- Experience identifying and managing commercial, contractual and legal risks within large projects or complex operational environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across business, project, procurement and legal functions.
- The ability to translate complex contractual matters into practical and actionable advice.
- Sound understanding of procurement, financial and governance processes.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drive the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

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