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SalaryEvery day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live.
Our business supports our state's prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for today's community, but for future generations.
For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas.
In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day.
About the job
We have two exciting opportunities to work within of our Supply Chain team as a Category Specialist within either our Operational Services or Capital Construction Works and Services teams. Both roles involve working collaboratively with stakeholders and effectively managing supply performance for specific high value/complexity sub-categories of spend and risk. Our Supply Chain team consists of highly experienced and capable professionals who utilise commercial outcomes to match business needs with supply chain expertise.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
- Lead delivery of category management for high-value sub-categories, demonstrating deep market knowledge and driving continuous improvement.
- Conduct all sourcing and extension processes: prepare all relevant plans and recommendation reports, obtain all approvals and ensure contract finalisation and execution
- Achieve successful commercial outcomes on all contracts within scope in accordance with relevant plans and contractual performance obligations
- Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, providing expert advice on procurement, supply chain, and contract administration matters.
- Formal tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, Law, Commercial, or equivalent experience (MCIPS desirable)
- Demonstrated procurement and contracting experience with strong negotiation and Supplier Management skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, showcasing strong research and analytical skills.
If you are a seasoned Category Specialist ready to make a significant impact, apply now to join SA Water's Supply Chain Business Unit and elevate your career with us!
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Tracy Rayan from the Talent Acquisition team
Applications close 4pm, 21 March 2024.
A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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