Procurement Analyst (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Company Description

• Join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry, driven by innovation and a 150-year legacy of protecting people.
• Take on new responsibilities and learn new skills that elevate both your personal and professional journey within a supportive environment.
• Thrive in a workplace where we tackle challenges together, solve problems, and celebrate each other’s successes.

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.

Job Description

This role is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

TAL works closely with a range of third-party partners to deliver its services, creating both valuable opportunities and inherent risks. With the introduction of APRA Prudential Standard CPS 230, there is an increased focus on ensuring operational resilience and effectively managing risks associated with third-party arrangements. As a Procurement Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting TAL’s compliance with these evolving regulatory requirements, helping to strengthen risk management practices across the business.

In this hands-on role, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of procurement and risk data across systems, while documenting and enhancing existing processes, policies, and frameworks. You will support the implementation and embedment of the Procurement Standard, contributing to the identification, assessment, mitigation, and ongoing monitoring of third-party risks. This is an excellent opportunity to partner closely with the business and play a critical role in driving compliance and uplifting third-party risk management capabilities across TAL.

In this role you will:

• Ensure and maintain data accuracy across various data sources.
• Create and update existing process guides to reflect current requirements.
• Provide support to ensure risk management activities related to Third Parties are conducted in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures and is reflected downstream in the relevant business profile’s risks and controls.
• Collaborate with various business units to implement and embed the specific requirements of the Procurement Standard and the Third Party Risk Management Policy.
• Support the oversight of the various process controls to ensure TAL is in compliance with its policies and regulatory obligations.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with a wide range of internal stakeholders including Line 1, Procurement, Technology, and Legal teams.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of education and awareness programs to deliver change effectively across TAL.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in the Insurance industry.
• Exposure to Third Party Risk management is ideal.
• Experience working across multiple business units in a large and complex organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent relationship development, management, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Additional Information:

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 – Recognized as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency from 2014 to 2025 and 2023 to 2026 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 with disability/ies, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQ+ 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.

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.

If you are already a TAL employee, please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.