Financial services organisation based in Brisbane is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to support its end-to-end procurement and contracting operations. You will play a central role in sourcing, tender administration, supplier due diligence, and contract formation across a wide range of goods and services according to CPS230 and CPS234 APRA Standards
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and rollout of strategic sourcing and market engagement plans.
- Draft and administer tender documentation, including scope specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract terms.
- Conduct market research, cost analysis, and commercial evaluations to guide sourcing decisions.
- Perform comprehensive supplier due diligence, including financial assessments, compliance vetting, and reference checks.
- Assist with contract negotiations and draft contract summaries to guide formal governance and executive approval.
- Ensure operational alignment with company policies and APRA regulatory frameworks, identifying and mitigating vendor risks throughout the engagement lifecycle.
- Drive cost-avoidance strategies and track value delivery and savings across procurement pipelines.
- Collaborate with supplier relationship and risk teams to maintain robust supplier governance frameworks.
What We Are Looking For:
- Regulatory Knowledge (Essential): Strong exposure to and solid working understanding of APRA standards, specifically CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management) and CPS 234 (Information Security).
- Industry Background: Previous procurement, vendor management, or governance experience within financial services, insurance, superannuation, or similarly regulated environments.
- Qualifications: Bachelor Degree
- Communication: Clear and qualified
What's on Offer:
- WFH 2 days a week
- Company Benefits
To Apply:
Submit your resume highlighting your financial services procurement experience and background with CPS 230/234 standards.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.