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You will manage complex technology suppliers, contracts and sourcing activities within a hyperscale environment.\nWorking with technically focused stakeholders, you will translate business and technology needs into practical commercial outcomes. This role suits an experienced professional who can work autonomously, quickly understand the environment and manage priorities from day one. It also offers development towards more senior positions over time.\nWhat You'll Do\nManage strategic technology vendors, contracts, service levels, performance measures and supplier improvement plans.\nDevelop category plans, sourcing strategies and negotiation approaches for software, cloud and infrastructure services.\nLead SaaS renewals and tenders while balancing commercial value, service requirements and risk.\nFacilitate supplier governance reviews and performance meetings with technical stakeholders and senior leaders.\nInterpret contract terms, resolve escalated disputes and address supplier performance or governance issues.\nBuild productive relationships across Technology, Procurement, Legal, Risk and external vendor teams.\nWhat You'll Bring\nAt least five years’ experience in technology procurement, vendor management or a related commercial role.\nEssential experience procuring SaaS solutions and managing large software contracts, renewals and tenders.\nStrong knowledge of software licensing, cloud services, hyperscale environments and IT infrastructure.\nExperience working with major technology providers such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle or ServiceNow.\nConfidence engaging technical stakeholders and translating complex requirements into clear commercial decisions.\nThe ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively from the outset.\nWhat You'll Enjoy\nAccess our award-winning Shine platform - your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.\nOpportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees\nHybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually\nPaid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees\nFree wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access\nDiscounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees\nPaid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave\nDiversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families\n\nExplore our full benefits\nAt Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.\nIf you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact  for a confidential conversation.\nTo apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided. 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