Job IT Supplier and Procurement Manager, Melbourne

How will you make an impact?

Drive strategic supplier relationships and optimise IT procurement to deliver commercial value and operational excellence.

The opportunity

Hostplus is seeking a commercially astute IT Supplier and Procurement Manager to lead the supplier strategy and procurement function within our Technology division. This pivotal role will ensure our IT investments are financially sound, vendor relationships are high-performing, and procurement activities deliver quality outcomes aligned with our strategic and regulatory objectives.

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management: Build strong vendor relationships, monitor performance, negotiate contracts, and resolve issues to ensure value and compliance.
• Procurement: Lead end-to-end sourcing of IT equipment and services, manage RFPs, and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Financial Oversight: Develop and manage IT budgets, control costs, validate invoices, and identify savings opportunities.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure procurement activities meet policy and regulatory standards, while proactively managing supplier-related risks.
• Strategic Enablement: Align vendor capabilities with Hostplus’ technology strategy and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

About you

• Proven experience in IT supplier management and procurement.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is highly regarded.

What can we offer you?

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• 15% superannuation
• Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Additional 5 days paid “flex leave”, so that you can take time out when you need it
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Total Wellness Program, including benefits such as free flu shots, comprehensive EAP support, access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
• 3 days community service leave
• 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave
• Access to long service leave at 5 years
• Access to subsidised financial advice
• Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth

Just to name a few!

About us

At Hostplus, we passionately provide around 1.8 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to us at Write to the company and to let us know how we can support.

How do I apply?

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