Head of Group Procurement

HUB24 leads the wealth industry as the best provider of integrated platform, technology and data solutions. At HUB24, we know the smartest investments start with our people. We are innovative and ambitious, and we move fast.

At HUB24, we empower our employees to bring their ideas and creativity to work. Rather than getting bogged down in bureaucracy and red tape, we build a culture that supports our team members to have a real impact on our business and the success of our customers.

HUB24 Limited is a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: HUB)

The Group Head of Procurement, a newly created position, reports to the Head of Group Finance and will have full accountability for developing and leading the strategy, operating framework, and team to deliver a centralised and integrated procurement function.

An exciting role to take on, you will create our strategy around a new centralised procurement function, this is a greenfield role and would suit someone who likes to get hands on and delve deep into creating an integrated function across our HUB24 group.

This role is based in Sydney ideally, however this role can also be located in Melbourne or Brisbane.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a strategic sourcing and procurement system across the whole Group to support a fast growing and evolving business.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage contract negotiations to secure favourable terms.
• Conduct market analysis to stay informed about industry trends and supplier capabilities.
• Oversee the vendor management system, ensuring Group accessibility and efficient information sharing.
• Optimize supplier setup processes, purchase order management, and payment approaches in collaboration with Finance Control.
• Implement robust supplier due diligence and reporting processes to support sustainability targets.
• Develop automated reporting frameworks and tools to streamline analysis and reporting processes.
• Track and report on the optimisation of the benefits being delivered using data visualisation tools, and dashboard reporting.
• Establish strong governance and control frameworks for procurement and vendor management processes.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Lead a team providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Manage resource allocation and prioritise projects based on strategic priorities and business needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and experience within financial services, SaaS industries or a related field is highly preferable.
• Extensive leadership experience in strategic sourcing, procurement management or a related field in a complex, matrix style organisation.
• Solid understanding of risk governance principles, strategic sourcing practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Robust understanding of IT ecosystems, supplier landscapes and their operation.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders.

THE HUB24 STORY We think creatively and we’re not constrained by traditional thinking or barriers to success. We’re led by experts, realists with ideas, grounded in commercial reality who are bold enough to visualise the future a little differently and to advocate for what matters to our clients. We are here to lead change and are committed to empowering better financial futures for more Australians. 

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We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer of choice where our people can bring their whole selves to work and feel 100% safe and supported to do so. If you don't feel you fit this role 100%, we would still love to hear from you. Tell us what you're interested in - you still might have a skill we didn't realise we needed!

The Recruitment Process: 

- Acknowledgement email once your application has been submitted. 

- Our Talent team will start reviewing your application, if unsuccessful you will be notified. 

- If your application progresses to the next stage, our Talent team will be in touch to discuss your alignment with the role. 

- If you’re a person with an impairment or disability, this is an opportunity to share with us any accessibility requirements that you may have for the role.

- Should you require any accommodations to the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and one of our team will be in touch. 

- Interviews can happen virtually or face to face with the hiring manager, or other members of the broader team. Depending on the role, there may be more than two interviews. 

- Communication of outcomes to successful and unsuccessful candidates and feedback provided. 

*As part of our process, a police check will be conducted on all successful candidates*. Further details on our HUB24 Group Recruitment Privacy Collection notice can be found here. 

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