Category Specialists

About the CompanyEvery 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.Due to growth in the team and a recent ESCOSA approved program of work, SA Water have created 4 new Category Specialist positions across their Operations and Capital Works and Services categories.Key responsibilities include:In this role you will work collaboratively with stakeholders and effectively manage 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.● 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 mattersYour success in this role will come from:
● 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 (desirable)
● Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to work autonomously, showcasing strong research and analytical skills.SA Water has a demonstrated culture of strong and successful supplier relationship management, and are skilled at ensuring supply chain continuity while demonstrating a commitment to the highest level of ethical standards in their entire supply chain. This is a unique opportunity to join a well established culture and team with a history of internal promotion.Customer outcomes are always achieved best when delivered by a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community it serves. That's why we encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Applications and initial enquiries for these roles are being exclusively handled by Randstad Australia. For a confidential discussion, more information on SA Water and their capital delivery or copy of the PD, please reach out to Rachel Homer or Liezel Van Der Merwe on 08 8150 7034, 08 8468 8023 or email sawater@randstad.com.auApplication closing date: 12 July 2024 4pmAt Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.Skillsprocurement, purchasing, inventory, supply chain, manufacturing, contract administration, contracts administration, contractsEducationBachelor Degree