Procurement Specialist – Goods and Services
We're seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team at North East Water on an ongoing basis
For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers
* Please include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.
About the role
The Procurement Specialist - Goods and Services plays a pivotal role in partnering with the business to deliver timely, ethical and fit-for-purpose procurement services.
In this role you will identify strategies to ensure North East Water achieves value for money with goods and services procurement. You will provide specialist procurement advice to staff for source to contract procurement processes and participate in contract negotiations in partnership with the broader procurement team and the contract owner.
With a commitment to continuous improvement, you will contribute to a high-performing and innovative specialist procurement function.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and facilitate tender processes.
* Provide specialist advice on procurement strategies for teams across North East Water.
* Coordinate the development of complex tender documentation and facilitate tender evaluations in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain industry knowledge and best practice standards to determine innovative and viable procurement solutions.
* Educate internal stakeholders on procurement services and processes across North East Water.
* Meet reporting requirements under various Victorian Government policies, including the Social Procurement Framework, Local Jobs First Policy and Fair Jobs Policy.
* Maintain an organisational procurement training program.
To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers
Key Selection Criteria
* Analytical and negotiation skills appropriate to tender selection and contract management.
* Experience in using procurement technologies to develop and implement process improvements.
* Knowledge of government procurement policies and best practice standards and ability to effectively communicate these to various stakeholders in the business.
* Ability to assess data to identify opportunities such as targeted social procurement benefits, total cost of ownership savings and organisational training gaps.
* Formal qualification in procurement or similar, including business, business analyst or legal qualifications. With substantial experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain or similar.
Working at North East Water
North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We're committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:
* Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),
* Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
* Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
* Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
* Annual salary increases and superannuation,
* Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
* Health and wellbeing activities,
* 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
* Social club,
* Bring your dog to work,
* plus much, much more
Position Information
* An attractive salary range of $104,078 to $116,623 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
* This is a full time, ongoing position.
* Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
* Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Have questions? Please get in touch
Please do not hesitate to contact Nicola Carr-Davison, Manager Enterprise Programs and Procurement on 0460 432 427 or our HR team at hr@newater.com.au
Ready to apply?
For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process
For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers
We are committed to filling this role quickly. Applications for this role will close 11:59pm on 14 August 2025 - we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may commence interviews prior to the closing date.
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