Purchasing Advisor
Job no: 1217
Category: Procurement, Property & Facilities
- Shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA’s water sources
- Permanent full-time opportunity with flexible working options
- Salary: $98,581 + Super + Benefits
About the role:
We have a permanent full-time opportunity available for Procurement Advisor in our Leederville office. In this role, you will provide comprehensive procurement services to all Group, Business Unit & Regional Customers within the Corporation, including strategic sourcing, purchasing and expediting of a broad range of goods and services to agreed standards and specifications.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter.
- You’ll also get the option to work a 9-day fortnight and work from home two days per week.
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 14%
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
About you:
There are a few things we would like to see in your CV;
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary Procurement theory and practice, including sound understanding of electronic trading applications and processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Procurement regulatory requirements and codes of practice.
- Substantial procurement experience in a large multi-disciplined engineering focussed commercial organisation.
- Understanding of the principles and practices of business communications and stakeholder relationship management with the ability to effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholder
- Strong computing skills, including ability to use Microsoft suite of systems and demonstrate the capability to learn and apply the Corporations suite of business computing applications.
Some of the things you’ll be doing include but not limited to:
- Review and verify the adequacy of shopping carts received for the acquisition of goods and services to ensure that they are accurate and clearly specify the goods and/or services to be acquired.
- Solicit bids for the acquisition of goods and services as required and prepare recommendations for approval.
- Purchase goods and services as required to established standards and specifications, ensuring value for money principles are applied.
- Provide procurement support to Groups, Branches and Regions to agreed service levels. (May be required to travel State-wide).
- Identify and establish preferred and pre-qualified suppliers.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 11 December 2024
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
Job no: 1217
Category: Procurement, Property & Facilities
- Shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA’s water sources
- Permanent full-time opportunity with flexible working options
- Salary: $98,581 + Super + Benefits
About the role:
We have a permanent full-time opportunity available for Procurement Advisor in our Leederville office. In this role, you will provide comprehensive procurement services to all Group, Business Unit & Regional Customers within the Corporation, including strategic sourcing, purchasing and expediting of a broad range of goods and services to agreed standards and specifications.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter.
- You’ll also get the option to work a 9-day fortnight and work from home two days per week.
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 14%
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
About you:
There are a few things we would like to see in your CV;
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary Procurement theory and practice, including sound understanding of electronic trading applications and processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Procurement regulatory requirements and codes of practice.
- Substantial procurement experience in a large multi-disciplined engineering focussed commercial organisation.
- Understanding of the principles and practices of business communications and stakeholder relationship management with the ability to effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholder
- Strong computing skills, including ability to use Microsoft suite of systems and demonstrate the capability to learn and apply the Corporations suite of business computing applications.
Some of the things you’ll be doing include but not limited to:
- Review and verify the adequacy of shopping carts received for the acquisition of goods and services to ensure that they are accurate and clearly specify the goods and/or services to be acquired.
- Solicit bids for the acquisition of goods and services as required and prepare recommendations for approval.
- Purchase goods and services as required to established standards and specifications, ensuring value for money principles are applied.
- Provide procurement support to Groups, Branches and Regions to agreed service levels. (May be required to travel State-wide).
- Identify and establish preferred and pre-qualified suppliers.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 11 December 2024
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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