Join Veolia's Water team at the Gold Coast Desalination Plant and make a tangible difference to our community's essential water supply. We're seeking a Contracts and Procurement Officer to drive procurement excellence across major operations and projects.
Reporting to the Senior Advisor – Contracts and Procurement, you'll be central to our procurement success. You'll own end-to-end procurement activities—from strategic tendering and rigorous evaluation through to seamless contract administration—delivering best value outcomes while upholding the highest standards of governance, probity and compliance.
What's on offer
* Collaborate with diverse teams on mission‐critical water infrastructure projects
* Accelerate your procurement career with structured development and mentorship
* Shape procurement strategy that directly impacts essential community services
What you'll be responsible for
* Manage and coordinate major procurement activities including tenders, quotations, negotiations and contract administration
* Develop procurement documentation including contracts, RFQs, RFTs and RFPs aligned with our Procurement Plan
* Maintain comprehensive contracts registers with strong document control standards
* Engage effectively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and our Legal team
* Support supplier onboarding and manage change requests
* Identify procurement risks and provide strategic procurement advice
* Drive process improvements and implement positive change
* Uphold Veolia's Always Safe Charter and commitment to OH&S and environmental excellence
What you'll need to be successful
* Proven procurement and contract management experience
* Tertiary qualifications in procurement, business, commerce or law (highly regarded)
* Strong negotiation and communication skills
Why Veolia?
We offer:
* Hybrid working arrangements
* 14 weeks paid primary carer's leave
* Discounted health insurance with BUPA
* Fitness Passport membership
* Employee share plan opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program
Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion
At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature ages, early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.
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