About Us:
Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture & are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees & clients is at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role:
As the Lead, FEC Supplier Relationship Management, you will play a key role in managing vendor relationships that support Financial Economic Crime (FEC) Operations across Australia & New Zealand.
This role is responsible for overseeing vendors throughout their lifecycle, ensuring effective onboarding, ongoing performance monitoring, governance, risk management & offboarding activities in line with the Rabobank Vendor Management Framework.
Working closely with Procurement, Legal, Risk & Compliance teams, you will act as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of third-party suppliers, ensuring vendors meet agreed service, risk & compliance requirements while supporting operational effectiveness & resilience across FEC Operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong stakeholder & supplier relationships, driving vendor accountability & enhancing vendor governance practices within a complex & highly regulated environment.
This role can be based in either Sydney or Wellington.
Top Role Accountabilities:
Vendor Relationship Management
- Manage key vendor relationships across the Financial Economic Crime portfolio, fostering strong partnerships & driving performance, accountability & service excellence
- Own vendor lifecycle management activities, including onboarding, ongoing monitoring, periodic reviews, governance obligations & offboarding, in accordance with the Vendor Management Framework
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and coordinate remediation activities where required
- Ensure accurate maintenance of vendor records, documentation & governance requirements
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, Risk & Compliance teams to support contract establishment, renewal & exit processes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across FEC Operations & support functions
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendor-related operational matters, escalations & performance discussions
- Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Risk & Compliance to ensure vendor arrangements continue to meet business, regulatory & risk management requirements
- Support stakeholders in effectively managing vendor-related risks, issues & improvement opportunities
Risk, Governance and Continuous Improvement
- Monitor vendor performance, risk indicators & service delivery outcomes, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, governance requirements & regulatory obligations
- Coordinate vendor governance activities, including risk assessments, performance reporting, reviews & oversight forums
- Support operational resilience & third-party risk management initiatives across the FEC supplier portfolio
- Identify & implement opportunities to improve vendor management processes, controls & reporting
To be Successful, You Will Have:
- 10+ years' experience in vendor management, supplier relationship management, third-party risk management or financial services operations
- Demonstrated experience managing vendors through their lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, governance & offboarding activities
- Strong understanding of vendor management frameworks, outsourcing governance & third-party risk management practices
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders & external suppliers
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management & influencing skills
- Experience working within regulated environments & managing compliance & governance obligations
- A passion for continuous improvement, collaboration & delivering strong operational outcomes.
Applications close 14 October 2026.
Our Values
Rabobank values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, & the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” & “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in vendor management, supplier relationship management, third-party risk management, or financial services operations
- Experience managing vendors throughout their lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, governance, and offboarding
- Strong understanding of vendor management frameworks, outsourcing governance, and third-party risk management practices
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
- Experience working within regulated environments and managing compliance and governance obligations
- Passion for continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering strong operational outcomes
What We Do
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. is a full-range financial services provider that operates on cooperative principles. Its origins lie in the local loan cooperatives that were founded in the Netherlands nearly 110 years ago by enterprising people who had virtually no access to the capital market. Rabobank Group is comprised of independent local Rabobanks plus Rabobank Nederland, their umbrella organisation, and a number of specialist subsidiaries. Overall, Rabobank Group has approximately 61,100 employees (in FTEs), who serve about 10 million customers in 47 countries.
