Vendor and Regulatory Compliance Manager

• Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working options
• Join a company that fosters a culture of respect, resourcefulness, and inclusivity
• Sydney CBD location with free on-site gym

Why join us?

Whatever your ambitions, take your career further than you ever imagined. If you’ve never considered insurance before, think again! With diverse, meaningful projects and a global network of opportunities, we offer so much more. 

We invest in our people and partnerships. Our learning experiences are vast, including exclusive industry accreditation, and we're building capability for the future, both for TAL and the broader industry. When challenges arise (and they will), our supportive team will be there to help you grow. 

We’re looking for a Vendor and Regulatory Compliance Manager to join our Procurement, Property and Facilities team at TAL in a permanent capacity. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in managing our supplier relationships, taking ownership of the entire supplier lifecycle and ensuring our procurement processes meet both our high standards and regulatory requirements.

You’ll work alongside a supportive team and collaborate closely with experts in Legal, Risk, and Cyber, acting as a trusted advisor for supplier agreements and contract changes. Your focus will be on building strong governance, keep costs in check, and reduce risks. If you’re passionate about making a direct impact on the way we work and want to help shape a function that values transparency and compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role you will:

• Help maintain and apply procurement policies and procedures that align with TAL’s risk and regulatory standards.
• Develop, deliver, and update training materials and guides so everyone understands our compliance requirements.
• Assist with procurement reporting and always look for ways to improve how we do things.
• Spot supplier risks early and work with stakeholders and shared services to manage and reduce those risks.
• Provide practical help to the business for vendor contract queries, issues, disputes, changes, risks, and negotiate with vendors when needed.
• Handle ad-hoc requests from stakeholders and shared services like Risk and Legal to support decisions and get involved in projects when required.

• Strong working experience in operations to including vendor management, procurement, contract negotiations and risk
• Proven ability to manage large enterprise supplier relationships, including onboarding, vendor management, contracting, sourcing, and risk management.
• Excellent attention to detail, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills
• Financial management and reporting skills
• Proficient user in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Experience using PowerBI

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be: 

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index 
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change 
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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