Senior Procurement Advisor
Job no: 1231
Category: Procurement, Property & Facilities
- Permanent full-time opportunity based in our Albany Regional Office
- Shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA’s water sources
- Salary: $112,195 + Super + Benefits
About the role:
We have a permanent full-time opportunity available in our Albany Regional Office for a Senior Procurement Advisor. In this role, you will plan for, source and manage preferred supplier agreements and contracts for strategic goods and services for the Corporation.
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;
- Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the application of procurement procedures and guidelines.
- Demonstrates capability in managing suppliers as appropriate for the role (SRM, problem resolution) with a focus to improve Contract relationships and performance.
- Awareness of local buying policies (including Aboriginal businesses and businesses local to the relevant, project location or activity) in the supply chain, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver sustainable economic benefit.
- Has the ability to deliver business efficiency and effectiveness through application of best practice purchasing and Contractor management performance principles and practices.
- Demonstrates good computing skills, is able to use Microsoft suite
- Experience using ERP systems/SAP is desirable
- Completed or currently working towards relevant Purchasing and Supply Chain qualifications or CIPS membership is desirable.
- Previous experience working with Govt systems would be an advantage
Some of the things you’ll be doing include but are not limited to:
- Identify Contract management opportunities for improvement.
- Contribute to the development and schedule forward plan of Contract activities, including management of current contracts, renewals, and new requirements.
- I Working on Contract improvement initiatives for managed categories, while consulting with key internal stakeholders to drive procurement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Initiate and analyse Corporate spend for consolidation.
- Develop and implement a procurement plan or strategy to meet customers’ requirements and provide value for money.
- Work with the Corporations Systems team to update or establish supplier catalogues in eProcurement.
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: 1231
Category: Procurement, Property & Facilities
- Permanent full-time opportunity based in our Albany Regional Office
- Shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA’s water sources
- Salary: $112,195 + Super + Benefits
About the role:
We have a permanent full-time opportunity available in our Albany Regional Office for a Senior Procurement Advisor. In this role, you will plan for, source and manage preferred supplier agreements and contracts for strategic goods and services for the Corporation.
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;
- Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the application of procurement procedures and guidelines.
- Demonstrates capability in managing suppliers as appropriate for the role (SRM, problem resolution) with a focus to improve Contract relationships and performance.
- Awareness of local buying policies (including Aboriginal businesses and businesses local to the relevant, project location or activity) in the supply chain, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver sustainable economic benefit.
- Has the ability to deliver business efficiency and effectiveness through application of best practice purchasing and Contractor management performance principles and practices.
- Demonstrates good computing skills, is able to use Microsoft suite
- Experience using ERP systems/SAP is desirable
- Completed or currently working towards relevant Purchasing and Supply Chain qualifications or CIPS membership is desirable.
- Previous experience working with Govt systems would be an advantage
Some of the things you’ll be doing include but are not limited to:
- Identify Contract management opportunities for improvement.
- Contribute to the development and schedule forward plan of Contract activities, including management of current contracts, renewals, and new requirements.
- I Working on Contract improvement initiatives for managed categories, while consulting with key internal stakeholders to drive procurement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Initiate and analyse Corporate spend for consolidation.
- Develop and implement a procurement plan or strategy to meet customers’ requirements and provide value for money.
- Work with the Corporations Systems team to update or establish supplier catalogues in eProcurement.
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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