Unlock the full potential of procurement with us. Our team has the opportunity to drive social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today and tomorrow.
We keep Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to our customers every day.
Our bold and ambitious future is inspired by our vision centered on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.
This role coordinates sourcing activities, ensures compliance with procurement policies, and contributes to continuous improvement across procurement processes in support of business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide specialist advice and manage source-to-contract procurement processes.
Lead the development, coordination, and execution of complex tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
Deliver accurate procurement reporting, market analysis, and dashboards to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
Apply risk mitigation strategies for high-value procurements and ensure fair, transparent, and ethical sourcing practices.
Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and support procurement planning, market briefings, and supplier relationship management.
Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, adhering to all relevant WHS policies and procedures.
For success in this role, you will need:
* Experience in planning, preparing, managing, and evaluating RFXs (requests for tenders, quotes, etc).
* Experience in planning, preparing, negotiating, and finalizing contracts for execution in both operational expenditure and capital expenditure settings.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
* Solid oral and written communication skills together with excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support business needs.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, procurement and purchasing systems, and data analysis tools.
Why Choose Us?
We offer career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.
We value diversity and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.
As an employer of choice for women, we provide benefits such as paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with superannuation contributions.