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Head of Supplier & Partner Relationships (Business & Private Banking)

  • 809055
  • NSW- Sydney CBD
  • VIC- Melbourne CBD
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Business Banking
  • Business Development
  • Transactional Banking

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  • Permanent Full time
  • Opening at: Sep 10 2026 - 06:00 AEST
  • Closing at: Sep 20 2026 - 23:55 AEST
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  • Shape high-value supplier and partner strategies across two critical payments businesses 

  • Lead complex commercial negotiations and build partnerships that deliver measurable value 

  • Guide an experienced team while connecting capability, insights and opportunities across Merchant Services and HICAPS 

Our people are customer obsessed. They work in close partnership to prioritise customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. This collaborative mindset enables innovation and builds enduring customer relationships supporting our ambition to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Head of, you will work closely with our Business & Private Banking Merchant Services team and our HICAPS team contributing to key business priorities and continuously improving how we serve our customers

You’ll make an impact each day by: 

  • Set the vision, roadmap and strategic direction for key supplier and partner relationships 

  • Lead commercial negotiations with new and existing partners alongside Strategic Sourcing and Legal 

  • Create greater cross-pollination between Merchant Services and HICAPS, connecting expertise and improving shared outcomes 

  • Monitor supplier performance, contractual obligations, service levels, risk and regulatory compliance 

  • Lead four experienced individual contributors, setting clear expectations and enabling strong delivery 

You’ll bring to this role: 

  • Deep knowledge of payments, acquiring or merchant services, with a strong understanding of the broader industry landscape 

  • Demonstrated experience leading complex commercial negotiations and managing strategic suppliers or partners 

  • Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to assess value, risk, cost and contractual outcomes 

  • Proven leadership capability, with experience supporting and motivating high-performing individual contributors 

  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to operate across business, technology, sourcing and legal teams 

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that when our colleagues feel valued and celebrated for who they are, our customers experience banking that’s fairer, more accessible, and designed with who they are in mind. That’s why we’ve built a culture of inclusion and respect, where colleague voices are heard and valued, and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work.

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, or alternate methods to apply for this role, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

Join NAB

At NAB, we’re committed to supporting our colleagues with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally, including enhanced leave options, wellbeing support, access to NAB Perks, and ongoing career development opportunities.  If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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