Procurement Compliance Officer

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package of $80,000 + superannuation, based on experience. In addition, we are proud to offer:

• Performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%
• Flexible and remote working arrangements including regular work from home
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer or 4 weeks as the secondary carer
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits. 

In this role, you'll be the guardian of procurement & purchasing processes, as well as vendor management. You'll be responsible for:

• Creating compliant purchase orders based on received requisitions, ensuring accurate information and adherence to procurement policy.
• Liaising with requisitioners to ensure timely receipting of goods and services, facilitating efficient supplier payments.
• Providing support to users experiencing issues with purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Managing vendor data throughout the onboarding and pre-qualification process, ensuring compliance with internal policies, risk management requirements, and audit standards.
• Generating reports to support the Procurement function, including vendor cleansing, procurement dashboards, and spend analysis.
• Contributing to proactive long-term purchasing planning by providing reports on purchasing measures, spend patterns, and payment efficiency.
• Develop and deliver training materials on purchasing processes for ElectraNet staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Have demonstrable experience in a Procurement Officer type role.
• Be tertiary qualified in Purchasing or a related discipline (desirable)
• Have a strong understanding of SAP, particularly the Materials Management module and its integration with other business functions.
• Be highly proficient in MS Excel reporting.
• Be highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of procurement principles.
• Have a strong compliance mindset and ability to identify risk.
• Be a skilled administrator with expertise in purchase order creation and vendor management.

At ElectraNet, we recognise that your potential extends beyond our qualifications. We believe that transferable skills, attitude, and value alignment are equally important for success in our company. That’s why we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every job criterion. Your lived experience and skills could be the key to unlocking your potential with us.

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Bring unique perspectives and fresh ideas to the table.
• Are adaptable and eager to learn new things.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Please apply online via our careers page before Monday 29th April 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.