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 Procurement Contract Team Leader at our Perth CBD office, on a Full-time permanent basis.
About this role
As the Commercial Procurement Contract Team Leader you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of professionals responsible for the procurement of goods and services contracts of significant value (up to $400M), complexity and reputational impact that form part of Western Power’s network and non-network projects and programs. This key role will provide commercial leadership in ensuring the appropriate contracting arrangements are established and implemented to facilitate the delivery of large scale infrastructure projects to support Western Power’s energy transition. This position provides program management and technical leadership and direction on commercial and procurement disciplines, strategy development, sourcing, and negotiations to address commercial risk and opportunity, to derive value from each procurement across Western Power’s contractual arrangements. This leadership role is critical to ensuring team members are clear on expectations and are accountable for the delivery of contracts that have a direct impact on Western Power’s business operations and is performed in line with the Corporate Procurement Policy and Standard and the enterprise-wide Contract Lifecycle Management Framework (CLMF), to ensure successful contract and delivery outcomes.This team has a direct impact on Western Power’s business operations by being responsible for the commercial solutions providing optimum sustainable combination of whole life costs, quality, safety, performance, and delivery security.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
- Degree qualified in Law or a Legal discipline, Engineering, Business or a Commercial discipline, OR trade-based qualifications coupled with significant, broad and deep Contract Management / Commercial experience of at least 15+ years.
- Strong leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical knowledge and experience
- Ability to lead through pressure, ambiguity and change and to adapt to and manage different situations.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated people management skills with an ability to motivate and lead successful teams.
- Interaction with others is primarily concerned with influencing, developing, and motivating people and driving positive, constructive behaviour.
- Knowledge and experience in contract law, construction law and related legislation and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills on high value transactions.
- A seasoned professional with extensive technical experience in complex procurement category and sourcing management including strong negotiation skills, excellent business acumen and proven commercial and contractual risk management and analysis skills.
- Extensive contract and commercial experience of at least 10 years.
- A thorough knowledge of the external contracting market and contract governance and probity.
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
Our people are our priority.
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 inclusive where all our people are valued and belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and racially marginalised groups, people with disabilities, young and mature age workers and the LGBTQIA+ community.
How to apply
Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia. If you have the skills and are committed to our values… we will find a place for you!
Applications close on 6 June 2024
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
