Portfolio Lead Network & Major Works Services

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you
We believe life's about possibilities. And so's the future.
That's why we need you. As Portfolio Lead, you'll help us connect Queensland to an even brighter and more sustainable future, providing high voltage electricity to over five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses. No matter your role, your work is about every light turned on. It's every community connected and every future made possible.
Powerlink are undergoing significant transformation in the way we deliver services to Queenslanders. With exponential growth already underway, and a significant pipeline of infrastructure projects on the horizon, our Supply Chain Services teams have never been more crucial in equipping our people with the resources to deliver to our strategy.
Our Supply Chain Services provide pivotal support to our operations through the global sourcing and procurement of materials & services; positioning Powerlink as a world-class leader in the energy sector.
Find a career that matters and lasts
As our Portfolio Lead, for Network & Major Work Services you're going to be the driving force behind a group of specialists within this category. Your mission is to optimize our external sourcing, ensuring we achieve the outcomes we desire at Powerlink. This role is all about creating and executing strategies, building relationships with our suppliers, managing risks, and being a real catalyst for change.
You will;

• You'll be developing category strategies based on a mix of market smarts, talking to our stakeholders, and assessing risks. Your knack for gathering insights and presenting data will help the business make informed decisions
• Working closely with our Strategic Sourcing Team Leader, you'll ensure that our sourcing outcomes are in line with our category strategy objectives
• Take charge of managing relationships with our key strategic suppliers in the Network and Major Works Services category
• Identify and manage risks within our category. Understand what keeps us up at night, develop strategies to keep those worries at bay, and keep a watchful eye on those risk levels
• You'll keep a finger on the pulse of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes. Attend conferences, rub shoulders with peers, and be the go-to person for all things procurement
• Develop strategies to keep our supply chain resilient, especially within the Network & Major Work Services category
• Your business cases and presentations will be the secret sauce to get key executives and other internal stakeholders on board with your ideas
• Drive commercial capabilities across the board. Shape our demand requirements to save money, reduce risks, and spark innovation
• Make sure the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) requirements are baked into our category strategy
• Offer your expertise on strategic, complex, and high-value cross-corporation initiatives that involve the external market
• Contribute to our annual Strategic Procurement Team strategy, KPI, and Target setting, taking ownership for the delivery of specific initiatives

What you'll bring
Ideally, you will hold a Degree in Supply, Procurement, Business or Law and have previous experiencing in leading a high performing team.
You will have demonstrated experience in;

• Leading a team within a procurement & supply function
• Gathering, interpreting and applying market intelligence to achieve best for business category strategies
• Conceptualising various contract models that are designed to be fit for purpose
• Building and maintain supplier relationships with a focus on collaboration and improved performance
• Sound knowledge of supply chain resilience risk and mitigation strategy development
• Knowledge of current external regulatory requirements that relate to procurement and affect Powerlink
• Identifying & implementing new technologies and processes to improve the business

Why Powerlink?
There's lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there's three things that really stand out:

• A career that matters and lasts: You'll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You'll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You'll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you'll be proud to work with.

You'll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Onsite café, gym and parking
• Option to work a 9 day fortnight
• Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation

Be the start of every possibility
If this role sounds like it would suit you, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please click on the Apply button above. This will take you to our careers page, where you'll start the application process by attaching your resume and cover letter. Application close 11:59pm 14th of February 2024.
If you'd like to find out more about this position, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.
At Powerlink, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people.
Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.
Powerlink is a Veteran-Friendly Employer. We recognise the significant skills and value and Veterans can bring, and ensure Veterans have equal opportunity in gaining employment with us. If you're a Veteran, feel free to let us know in your application or reach out to find out how we can support you.
As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to reference checks, criminal background checks, right to work eligibility, verification of academic qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.
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