Category partner

Excellent Benefits + Hybrid WFH (Sydney based only) Become a pivotal member of Hollard’s Supplier and Partnerships team Develop your career with a top 5 general insurer in Australia Drive impact and transform ways of working from transactional to strategic influence About Hollard Hollard Insurance is part of the Hollard Group of Companies and a top 5 General Insurer in Australia and New Zealand. We underwrite a broad range of general insurance products, including motor, home, contents, business, and pet. Hollard’s unrelenting focus on diversity and inclusion, collaborative partnerships, and delivering great customer outcomes is at the heart of its business model, driven by its purpose of “Using our expertise, integrity and humanity to go further, together” . The Role As a member of the Supplier Partnership & Performance Corporate Procurement Team (SPPCP), you will be accountable for the performance of the Corporate Procurement Contracting within a Category Management function. This role is key to managing the risks associated with Hollard’s Corporate Procurement Categories which will include compliance with the Code of Practice, Claims Handling as a Financial Service, relevant APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) Prudential Standards and ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) Requirements. Key responsibilities (not limited to): Contribute to the continuous review of Corporate Procurement Supply Chain changes and new trends. Conduct procurement, sourcing, contract and category management activities for major contracts and standing offer arrangements. Negotiate Corporate Procurement Contracts within relevant Categories to deliver best cost outcomes. Deliver industry leading cost, quality, and timeliness outcomes across the Corporate Procurement categories. Ensure that Procurement agreements have clear performance metrics through clear KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Engage with external providers on new opportunities, actively seeking new trends/innovation to drive improved business performance. Monitor Third Party Risk Management Framework across the Hollard various categories. Monitor, report and support the Group in ensuring adherence to the Regulatory Compliance Framework across the Corporate Procurement categories. Your knowledge & experience Substantial experience across a Claims Category Procurement, or Supply Chain related role, coupled with tertiary level qualifications. Deep understanding of APRA regulations that impact the Procurement role within Insurance. Deep understanding of the contracting process. Deep understanding and management of partner relationships. Working at Hollard At Hollard you will be part of a supportive, valued and committed team. You will enjoy a challenging and rewarding work environment, career progression opportunities and great staff benefits and corporate discounts. We also offer many benefits to support your professional development and wellbeing including: Professional and technical development opportunities. Flexible start and finish times, work from home, and other flexible work from home options to suit your lifestyle. Paid parental and partner leave. Additional leave options, including 5 well-being days each year. Novated lease options. Corporate employee discounts from various retailers. Wellbeing benefits e.g., vaccinations, health insurance discounts, mental wellness training, professional memberships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Hollard is unapologetically committed to creating a workplace that values your diversity with a true sense of inclusion. We actively seek to hire for your different lived experiences (including as relate to disability, ethnicity, faith, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, gender diversity, sexual orientation, age, neurodiversity). These enhance cognitive diversity and psychological safety in our workplace for everyone. Hollard proudly promotes flexible work including remote work, non-traditional work patterns, and work-family balance. Even if you don’t meet all our selection criteria, we encourage you to apply. Please note that a full background check will be completed on the successful applicant. Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies and kindly request that no unsolicited resumes are sent to Hollard employees in relation to this role or others. Only direct applications will be considered. How do your skills match this job? Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Please confirm your full legal name. Hollard conducts background checks on all new employees. Are there any convictions you would like to disclose? If yes, please provide details. Do you have any friends, family members, business partners or other acquaintances currently employed at Hollard? If yes, please list their full name. Insurance & Superannuation 1,001-5,000 employees Established in 1999, The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (Hollard) and its related entities are part of the Hollard International Group of companies, operating in Australia and New Zealand. We underwrite a broad range of general insurance products, including motor, home, contents, business, bicycle, and pet; both directly and through partnerships. As a top 5 insurer in Australia, we are also an independent and privately owned company. Hollard works in proud partnership with a range of leading direct insurance brands as well as broker businesses to bring to market an innovative range of insurance products to serve a wide range of customer needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr