Pricing Specialist (North Lakes)

**PURPOSE OF THE ROLE** Ensure Home Claims & Assessing core cost control tools, processes, systems, governance and reporting reflect the group strategy and market conditions. Ensure that the tools are fit for purpose and are being appropriately deployed and continually improved across the C&A; business.

**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES** **_Pricing Catalogue_**
- Supporting the Commercial Manager Pricing, assist with the management of inputs, standards, pricing rates and quoting practices associated with the AGS building price catalog;
- Ensure all building prices & rates are up to date and only approved rates are deployed in the catalog;
- Actively monitor market rates and ensure the AGS pricing rates are competitive and based on agreed benchmarks;
- Calculate impact of pricing updates
- Continuously monitor usage and adherence to agreed quoting methodologies and catalog in line with specified governance approach.
- Identify and report on non compliance activities and trends from service suppliers or internal staff.

Data **_Analytics & Reporting_**
- Ensure appropriate reporting is available on PBi to assist Home C&A; Leadership to effectively manage building cost outcomes and managed builder performance;
- Establish standardized cost benchmarks that enables effective performance analytics
- Link with Strategic Commercial to ensure reporting is supporting AGS’s building cost control strategy. Builder Rates
- Actively monitor submitted network builder rates vs AGS’s approved rates to ensure adherence to agreed commercial terms;
- Collate industry data and builder’s submitted rates for quarterly review;
- Conduct file reviews and provide feedback through agreed channels to identify performance and process improvement opportunities. Commercial
- Contribute to the teams activities, In consultation with the relevant internal stakeholders, develop and implement appropriate supplier management and assessing strategies that result in the company’s overall objectives being met.
- Contribute to the development and implement advanced commercial techniques to leverage value creation opportunities
- Contribute to the development of systems and tools to monitor and manage contract deliverables, service levels and commercial outcomes.
- Develop strategic sourcing or supply process improvements projects within category management as required

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- 3+ Years construction cost data and market knowledge
- 2+ years general insurance industry experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering will be highly regarded
- Ability to report/communicate information to stakeholders at all levels from frontline to senior executives.
- Understanding of basic procurement and supplier management practices
- Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Excellent attention to detail.

**OUR PERKS**
- ** Location**
- The role is based at our North Lakes Office
- a convenient location close to local retail, restaurants and other amenities.
- **Extra leave**
- Enjoy additional leave days on us! You’ll receive a paid ‘ME’ day and one paid volunteer leave day annually. Team members can also purchase up to two additional weeks of leave per year.
- ** Paid parental leave**:

- We support our recent parents with paid parental leave and other benefits.
- ** Workplace giving**
- If you’re passionate about a cause, then we are too
- we offer workplace giving and we’ll dollar match your donations to registered charities.
- ** Development opportunities**:

- We’re championing your development with internal programs and access to a wide range of online courses.
- ** Employee discounts**
- You’ll receive discounts on Budget Direct insurance products.
- ** Reward and recognition**
- We reward high performance with employee recognition, reward and incentive schemes.
- ** Onsite facilities**
- There’s excellent end-of-trip facilities on offer and private spaces for nursing mothers.
- ** Get social**
- Join our vibrant social and community activities including annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events across each of our sites.
- **Perks App**:

- Access to an employee benefits and discounts app called ‘Perks’ offering your great discounts, offers and programs across a range of areas. **_(PERM ONLY)_**

**ABOUT US** Auto & General (A&G;) is the fastest growing insurance business, providing general insurance solutions to all Australians since 2000.

Our range of general insurance products protect customers on the road, at home and on holiday with various Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents, Pet and Travel Insurance products as well as Roadside Assistance. We provide insurance for leading brands including Budget Direct, ING, Qantas and Virgin Money.

We work together as a team to ‘safeguard a brighter future’ for our customers, our people and the broader community. We foster a culture of high performance with high integrity (we call it the A&G; Way) and expect every team Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qmnx7