Associate Director, Supplier Relationship Management (Telecommunications)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Supplier Relationship Management (Telecommunications): Managing strategic partnerships with critical suppliers to drive value and innovation with an accent on executive influence and governance. Focus on designing governance frameworks, facilitating high-level business reviews, and aligning supplier objectives with enterprise goals.

Location: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote) in New South Wales, Australia

Company

An Australian telecommunications company delivering mobile, broadband, and digital solutions to over 11 million customers.

What you will do

• Lead structured business reviews (monthly to annual) with suppliers to align strategy, performance, and future priorities.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with supplier leaders and internal senior stakeholders to foster trust and open dialogue.
• Coordinate across business units to identify enterprise-wide opportunities and unlock shared value.
• Develop strategic engagement plans, including relationship goals, governance rhythms, and value realisation initiatives.
• Facilitate regular performance assessments using scorecards to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster innovation partnerships and technology collaborations to enhance market competitiveness.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in supplier management, commercial operations, vendor governance, or program leadership.
• Proven success influencing senior internal stakeholders at the GM level and above.
• Capability in designing and operating governance frameworks in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills to balance partnership health and long-term value.
• Outstanding communication and facilitation skills for leading executive-level discussions.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to use data and performance metrics to guide decision-making.

Nice to have

• Experience in telecommunications, technology, or complex B2B environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days remote).
• Competitive remuneration and colleague discounts on hirify.global products.
• Vibrant office campus featuring a gym, on-site childcare, and medical services.
• Inclusive parental leave of up to 16 weeks and additional 'Connected' days for personal focus.
• Professional development through hirify.global U micro-credentials in partnership with universities.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including 24/7 counselling and diverse employee networks.