AddressDo you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?
There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Coordinator at Perth CBD Office on a Permanent Full-Time basis.
About this role
As the Commercial Coordinator you will be responsible for increasing value by improving safety, service, quality and compliance outcomes whilst reducing risk and costs across Western Power’s portfolio of contracts (Tier 3 &4) and delivery of contract management governance and documentation services that support the enterprise contract management approach.
This includes executing the sourcing strategy and the formation and execution of commercially suitable commercial agreements to maximise the value derived from the contracts.
This is achieved by supporting the consistent contract management approach in line with the Contract Management Framework and effective delivery of contract administration services to support the objectives of the business strategy, consistent with accepted commercial standards including timelines, quality, and scope and client satisfaction.
- Responsible for low risk source to contract activities to achieve the best commercial outcome for Western Power. This includes sourcing strategy development and execution, issuing tenders to the market, reviewing and evaluating tenders, commercial and financial assessment, negotiation, recommendation for award and execution of commercial arrangements;
- Responsible for data management of sourcing and contract documentation related information into Corporate systems, e-procurement tools and systems
- Manage and maintain contract management filing systems and be able to manage contract documents in accordance with Western Power record keeping practices;
- Prepare and manage contractual correspondence to suppliers (local, interstate and overseas) including letters, amendments and notices;
- Administer the process to monitor and as necessary issue contract extensions;
- Responsible for Tier 3/Tier 4 contract and price management negotiations on behalf of the business to achieve the best commercial outcome for Western Power
- Assist in ensuring contract compliance and adherence to existing contracts.
- Contribute to and support enterprise risk management
- Contribute to and support the Safety, Health, Environmental and community programs
- Perform general administrative duties as required; and
- Support the team peers in respect to developing contract documentation
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
- Degree qualified in Procurement, Contract, Business, Finance and/or related discipline and/or suitable demonstrated/industry experience
- At least 2 to 3 years’ experience and knowledge in sourcing and contract management governance and documentation support services
- Working knowledge of general contract law principles and contract terms and conditions
- Experience in establishing and managing supplier relationships
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of risk and compliance management and its application with respect to procurement
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Demonstrated good contract management governance and documentation skills
Joining Western Power
Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.
We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
- Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
- Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership
Important information
We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.
We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.
Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.
Applications close on 26th March 2024
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
