Principal, Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
Sydney, NSW, AU
Help shape the future as a Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Principal.
Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We’re a top-tier ASX-listed company helping to make the world a safer place through creating a stronger and more resilient business and enabling our portfolio of iconic insurance brands.
Your Role
As a Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Principal, you’ll lead high-impact procurement initiatives and drive change. In this role, you’ll manage end-to-end sourcing activities, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of best-in-class supply contracts. As a trusted leader, you'll support the existing team while fostering relationships and promoting sustainable outcomes aligned with IAG’s values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee sourcing activities and lead RFx processes.
- Scope tenders and evaluate complex contracts.
- Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives and deliver value-driven procurement solutions.
- Provide thought leadership and support the team in upskilling efforts.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to prioritise initiatives and drive strategic priorities.
- Manage supplier onboarding, external delivery resources, and compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure alignment with IAG’s sustainability commitments and strategic goals.
This is a full-time permanent opportunity, and we welcome applicants from Gadigal Country (Sydney) (preferred) or Naarm (Melbourne).
About You
- A dynamic leader with 5+ years of strategic sourcing expertise
- Adept at delivering value through a stakeholder-first approach
- Exceptional negotiation skills, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of end-to-end procurement best practices.
- Proven success in managing complex contracts, driving process improvements, and leveraging technology for productivity
- Excel at building partnerships and navigating matrix environments
- Leadership style that engages teams and delivers results across local and offshore projects
- Experienced at creating meaningful impact and driving change.
Applications close Tuesday, 8 April 2025 at 5:00 PM AEDT
Joining IAG you’ll have access to a raft of benefits from across the Group:
• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance
• 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carers
• Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy
• Discounts on every day and special occasion items
• A certified Family Inclusive WorkplaceTM
*employment type eligibility criteria apply
ABOUT US
As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.
We’re ready for you. Apply today.
Learn more about who IAG is here.