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Procurement and Business Resilience Specialist


Company : Illawarra Mercury


Location : Wollongong, New South Wales


Created : 2025-07-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Procurement and Business Resilience SpecialistJoin to apply for the Procurement and Business Resilience Specialist role at Illawarra MercuryProcurement and Business Resilience Specialist1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Procurement and Business Resilience Specialist role at Illawarra MercuryGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Peoplecare Health Insurance is a member-owned not-for-profit health insurer that exists purely to benefit its members.At Peoplecare, we genuinely care about the health and wellbeing of our members and are united by a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, support and value for our members.Peoplecare is an Illawarra-based company with members throughout Australia. We also manage a number of external health funds and operate an optical and dental clinic. We pride ourselves in delivering outstanding personal service, offering value health cover, and making health insurance easy.Peoplecare is one of the most sought-after employers of choice in the region. Our exceptional workplace culture prioritises employee engagement, professional growth, and creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team.Peoplecare is seeking a skilled Procurement & Business Resilience Specialist to elevate our procurement practices and business continuity capabilities. This critical role supports Peoplecares operational resilience by managing third-party risk, ensuring the continuity of critical operations, and embedding robust supplier governance frameworks. With a strong focus on regulatory alignmentparticularly with APRA Prudential Standard CPS 230youll help shape a resilient, future-ready organisation.About The RoleAs a Procurement & Business Resilience Specialist, youll play a pivotal role in shaping and safeguarding our operational backbone. Youll drive procurement and supplier management with precision, ensuring contract owners and managers align with service provider policies. Your expertise will drive the monitoring and mitigation of third-party risks, designing and testing controls that uphold our resilience. Youll be hands-on in executing our business resilience framework, from plan testing to system upkeepespecially within Protechts Third Party and Business Resilience modules. Compliance and regulatory reporting will be second nature, as will engaging stakeholders to foster collaboration and continuous improvement. Youll champion governance, risk, and compliance, embracing APRA standards and cultivating a culture of transparency and learning. Your contributions will fuel innovation, efficiency, and exceptional service, as you support strategic projects, refine systems and processes, and actively participate in change initiatives that elevate our business performance.Wed love to hear from you if you have:Proven experience in procurement, supplier management, and complianceExposure to business continuity and Protecht systems (a bonus, not a must)A proactive, trustworthy, and collaborative approachStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to simplify complex info, present clearly, and manage sensitive dataHigh digital literacy and a passion for continuous learningPeoplecare is committed to a respectful workplace culture, equality, diversity and inclusion, with zero tolerance towards violence. We are a workplace where Peoplecarers can be their authentic selves. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.The Peoplecare WayAt Peoplecare, we have a love for people and genuinely care about improving their health and wellbeing. We show this love and care by embracing our four key ways of working. We call this The Peoplecare Way.Lean inOwn itValue People (above all else)Evolve TogetherPeoplecare is a proud not-for-profit private health insurer and multi-award winning Illawarra based company, with a unique workplace culture that has a strong focus on Staff Engagement.Happy Peoplecarers mean happy customers! Here are some of our benefits we offer our Peoplecarers:Competitive salaries & package optionsLife Insurance & Salary Continuance Benefits20% leave loadingSpecial leave up to 5 extra days for whatever reason you like!Private Health Insurance Staff Benefit for PeoplecarersStaff discounts for optical purchases at Peoplecare Optical & DentalDiscounted travel insurance & Roadside Assistance with AllianzAccess to discounts and Wellbeing Centre via V.I.P. (Reward Gateway)Novated leasingA great workplace culture!!To view the position description, please visit the below link by copying and pasting it into your browser:more info on our benefits, visit our Careers page here candidates must complete a police check prior to commencing with Peoplecare.This is a Permanent Full time position.Applications close, 5pm, Monday 21st July, 2025 . 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