Procurement Business Partner

About Us 

As well as controlling thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Western Australia, RWWA operates the TAB which has more than 300 off-course retail outlets, a call centre and online betting services. Our motto is Better Your Bet because increasing profits through Western Australia’s own TAB means better returns for the local racing sector and state-wide communities.

Our business is unique, which means we can offer careers which are interesting, challenging and diverse. Our values are important to us so, to be successful, you’ll have to share them. We are honest, real and positive and we pride ourselves on achieving great outcomes for our customers. We work hard but have fun while we’re doing it.  Whatever your passion, our success is a team sport

The Opportunity 

We are currently seeking a Procurement Business Partner on a full-time employment basis. The role will consist of providing support to RWWA to deliver cost effective, compliant and sustainably sourced procurement solutions.  

Reporting to the Procurement Team Leader, you will be responsible for: 

• Providing excellent customer service to key business units.
• Conduct meetings with key stakeholders at all levels of assigned business units.
• Conduct Procurement & Contract Management Activities in accordance with relevant policies and frameworks.
• Assist business units with scoping activities in order to drive specified outcomes for the business.
• Assist business units develop Requests for Quote / Tender and Expressions of Interest programs.
• Assist business units in sourcing necessary goods and or services.
• Assist business units with purchasing related tasks from either Government Common Use Agreements (CUA’s) – or the private sector where required.
• Conduct market research to locate, evaluate and engage suitable suppliers or contractors on behalf of RWWA.
• Conduct various RFX programs when required in accordance with RWWA policies and procedures.
• Keep internal Contract Management & Document Control Systems up to date along with RWWA’s tender portal on Tenders WA.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Work with Team Leader and Manager to ensure procurement activities are delivered in a timely manner.
• Undertake tasks as directed by Team Leader and Manager as required.
• Act ethically and professionally at all times.

About You 

Ideally to be successful in this role you will need: 

• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Procurement, Contract Management, or relevant area (desirable but not mandatory).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in Legal, Governance or ICT field (Desirable but not mandatory)
• Understanding of procurement processes, policies, systems.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office suite and CMS.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Comfortable working in a team or by oneself.
• Accurate with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse problems and provide strategies and advice to solve issues

What are you waiting for?

Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this opportunity.

For more information visit Careers at RWWA (smartrecruiters.com) or contact us at ***************@rwwa.com.au

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.

Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we do not offer Work Sponsorship Visa's.

Additional benefits

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• 17.5% loading on Annual Leave
• Enjoy discounts on optical and Private Health Insurance
• Health and wellbeing programs to support you inside and out.
• Maternity and Paternity leave entitlements.

At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.     

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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