Supplier Management Capability Manager

• Competitive salary + a range of leading employee benefits

• Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + flexible working options

• 5 days wellbeing leave on top of annual leave

At Westpac, we're committed to making supplier management simpler, stronger and more effective across our business. We're looking for an experienced relationship-focused professional to join our team as a Supplier Management Capability Manager, helping to drive best practice supplier management and capability uplift across Westpac New Zealand.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Reporting to the Supplier Management Central Lead, you'll play a key role in helping our business embed consistent, practical and outcome-focused supplier management practices. You'll work closely with business leaders, relationship managers, procurement teams and technology stakeholders to develop capability, provide guidance and support the ongoing evolution of our supplier management framework.

This is not a traditional procurement or sourcing role. we're looking for someone who excels at building relationships, influencing stakeholders and translating frameworks, policies and standards into practical tools, guidance and ways of working.

You will:

• Support adoption of supplier management frameworks and best practice across the organisation.

• Work alongside our Technology Relationship mangers to enhance collaboration and supplier outcomes.

• Build trusted relationships across business, procurement and specialist teams.

• Develop and deliver supplier management guidance, learning materials and capability uplift initiatives.

• Contribute to change initiatives, continuous improvement activity and governance uplift programmes.

• Champion supplier management best practice across Westpac.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

While your background may be in Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, Commercial Management or Customer Relationship Management, what matters most is your ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and drive outcomes across a complex organisational environment.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Proven experience managing and influencing stakeholder relationships.

• Experience developing or embedding frameworks, training, guidance or capability programmes.

• Strong facilitation, communication and engagement skills.

• Experience supporting organisational change, improvement or transformation initiatives.

• High attention to detail and the ability to turn complexity into practical solutions.

• Confidence engaging with technology teams and understanding technology-related environments.

Experience within Financial Services or another regulated industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment and enjoy some of the best banking and lifestyle benefits in the market, including:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus 5 additional wellbeing leave days

• Purchased leave options of up to 4 additional weeks per year

• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

• Career development opportunities and internal mobility

• Generous parental leave provisions

• School holiday subsidy

• Two volunteer days every year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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