The Procurement Operations Senior Officer is responsible for performing procurement operations activities, including procure-to-pay, preparing spend reports, and buying activities (e.g. travel and catering). This is a 6-month FTC

BE THE DIFFERENCE

At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.

The opportunity:

The Procurement Operations Senior Officer plays a key role in driving operational efficiency. Responsible for performing procurement operations activities, including procure-to-pay, preparing spend reports, and buying activities (e.g. travel and catering), along with training, education of the business, policy adherence and strategies. 

This is a 6-month fixed term contract.

To do this successfully you will:

• Perform procure-to-pay activities including raising purchase requisitions and receiving purchase orders in Ariba.
• Assist with Vendor Maintenance requests, including onboarding new vendors.
• Support Finance Controls, including adherence with Third Party Management (TPM) and ensure that Contract Workspaces (CWs) are raised accurately.
• Run and analyse the monthly report and manage the process for follow up of open purchase orders in Ariba.
• Support corporate travel and liaise with the travel management company when required, including maintaining cost centres and approvers.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding of Uber for Business users and ensure the cost centre listing is kept current.
• Ensure all purchasing and procurement activities are carried out in accordance with AIA company policy.
• Assist Internal audit and external audit activities in respect to contract administration, procurement, outsourcing reviews and offshoring, including BCM, supplier risk assessments

Successful applications will demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of procurement systems and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate to people at all levels of the business.
• A high level of attention to detail and organisation capability
• Flexibility to handle a range of tasks with changing priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge and experience with ARIBA, Concur and Corporate Travel systems is highly desired

Why choose AIA:

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

• Access our training and development to build on your current skills
• Career development through internal mobility opportunities
• Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life everyday
• Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself
• Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
• Work with supportive and inclusive managers
• Flexible working arrangement

At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. As part of the AIA Group - the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group – it is our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.  Lots of companies like to say they’re different. What makes us truly different at AIA, is the difference we make in people’s lives. We are proud that this difference has been recognised in the 2023 ANZIIF awards by being named Life Insurance Company of the Year.

AIA is different. Are you?

If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link.

At AIA, we support each other to enjoy happier, healthier lives.  To rest and enjoy time with our family and friends, our offices will be closed over the festive period.

Applications received after Friday, 20 December 2024 will be reviewed upon our return in the week commencing Monday, 6 January 2025. We aim to be in contact soon after this date to provide you with an update and we appreciate your patience during this time.

We wish you a wonderful festive season.